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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Davidson Creek | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,544 |
| Brushy Creek | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,544 |
| Brushy Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 7,544 |
| PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,923 |
| EAST PIN OAK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,256 |
| RYAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,009 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 10,403 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,009 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 85,691 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 85,691 |
| WHITE ROCK LAKE TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 589 |
| DART RR HICKORY ST | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,389 |
| NORTH PECAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 34,279 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21,787 |
| PRAIRIE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,609 |
| SPENCERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21,787 |
| BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,609 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,933 |
| LITTLE COTTONWOOD CR REL | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,933 |
| LITTLE WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 22,199 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 22,199 |
| FERRIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 112 |
| HARRIS LAKE RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 19,664 |
| KCS RAILROAD | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,874 |
| TANKERSLEY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,318 |
| TANKERSLEY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,318 |
| TANKERSLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,318 |
| LONG HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,225 |
| HAPPY HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 12,901 |
| SANDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 14,009 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,237 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,237 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,285 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,285 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,285 |
| S FORK TAYLOR BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| N FORK TAYLOR BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,555 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,676 |
| SABINE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,369 |
| NORTH FLOODWAY | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,629 |
| Arroyo Dolores | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,424 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,570 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,570 |
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.