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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,602 |
| MEDIO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 53,013 |
| N PRONG E FK ATASCOSA RI | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 46,194 |
| N PRONG E FK ATASCOSA RI | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 46,194 |
| SALADO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,347 |
| SALADO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,045 |
| CALAVERAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,826 |
| CHUPADERAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,085 |
| SAN GERONIMO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,079 |
| TRIB OF LOS REYES CRK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12,950 |
| NOGALITOS ST | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,330 |
| NOGALITOS ST | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 153 |
| CAMP MEETING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12,699 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| S FORK OF CHACON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,498 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 250 |
| ARANSAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,334 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,103 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,103 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,103 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,179 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,560 |
| SH 44 & TEX-MEX RR | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,804 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,210 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,650 |
| PANTHER CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,980 |
| SULPHUR CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,226 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,226 |
| POSSUM HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 123 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 123 |
| HACKBERRY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 160 |
| ROCK QUARRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 80 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 125 |
| SAND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 19,176 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 110 |
| LITTLE GAMBLE GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 190 |
| HAILEY HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 210 |
| LA PARA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 210 |
| GAMBLE GULLY | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 190 |
| MUSTANG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 459 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 740 |
| WEATHERSBY HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 740 |
| MUSTANG HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 740 |
| RUFE WILLIAMS HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 740 |
| IH 37 WFR | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 826 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 396 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,116 |
| Davidson Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 7,925 |
| DAVIDSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,822 |
| DAVIDSON CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,822 |
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.