Historic Bridges in Texas
8,191 bridges built before 1951 in Texas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 8,191 bridges in Texas built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTOYAC RIVER REL | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,939 |
| Rail(BlackLands)/FM 1513 | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,524 |
| BILLY DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 503 |
| Railroad (UP Yard)/Drain | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 24,480 |
| LAKE TYLER - E MUD CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 7,260 |
| BRIAR BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,406 |
| Douglas Branch | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,670 |
| DOUGLAS BR | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,880 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,085 |
| BEECH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,602 |
| PENN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,239 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,654 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,654 |
| DOE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,689 |
| CHOCOLATE BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12,487 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,798 |
| FLORES BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,070 |
| CHOC. BAYOU WATERWAY | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,032 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,032 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,417 |
| CORNER BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| Skull Creek | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,742 |
| SH 111 | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 146 |
| SH 111 | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,250 |
| MCCOY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 114 |
| SAN MARCOS RI | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,115 |
| SAN MARCOS RI REL #1 | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,315 |
| SAN MARCOS RI REL #2 | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,315 |
| OLD TOWN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,740 |
| SHIPPS LAKE | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,005 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,898 |
| HOOKING HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,918 |
| SPARKS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,918 |
| ROCKY HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,918 |
| HICKEY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,918 |
| HAMILTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15,396 |
| NASSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,873 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 129 |
| Pedernales River | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 45 |
| OATMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,333 |
| LOST HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,333 |
| WILLOW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,822 |
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,026 |
| LICK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,026 |
| TENMILE CK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 848 |
| GAMELS BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 379 |
| N PRONG ATASCOSA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,901 |
| KEARNY POND | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,796 |
| LEON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,799 |
| LEON CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,799 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.