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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,001 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 825 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 595 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 595 |
| MIDDLE BEAVER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 595 |
| SALT FLAT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 372 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| S FORK WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15 |
| CHINA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,777 |
| SALINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,834 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,834 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,834 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,106 |
| NEWMAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,106 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 996 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,589 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,589 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| GREEN GULCH | Texas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 300 |
| SOUTH BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,966 |
| NORTH BIG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,518 |
| NORTH BRUSHY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,255 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,690 |
| POWDER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,680 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,680 |
| BOIS DARC BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,777 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,927 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,563 |
| Payne Creek | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,133 |
| KICKAPOO CRK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 438 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 413 |
| Delaware Creek | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 102 |
| BEE DEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,589 |
| COUNTS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,334 |
| BR OF N PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 534 |
| DUFFAU CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 51 |
| RESLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 197 |
| W FK KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,875 |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,875 |
| FALL BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 12,104 |
| CONTRARY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13,739 |
| BEANS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| ROBINSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,602 |
| TRIB W NOLAN CREEK N | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,470 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,740 |
| FALL CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB TO BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,213 |
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.