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.

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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.