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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONE WOLF CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,385 |
| LOVELACE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,038 |
| Branch of Big Creek | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,112 |
| HARDY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,670 |
| MULBERRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,062 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,451 |
| BODAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,451 |
| LOBANELLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 422 |
| MADDOX CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 422 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,523 |
| KUHN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,241 |
| CROSS TIMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,783 |
| CROSS TIMBERS CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,318 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,318 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,188 |
| Spring Branch | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,210 |
| Smothers Creek | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 7,210 |
| Dry Hollow Creek | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,410 |
| Mustang Creek | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,280 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 78 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 505 |
| TOWN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 9,665 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 337 |
| RUSSELL FORK SAN GABRIEL | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 105 |
| ELM CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 59 |
| NORTH GRAPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 126 |
| EAST WILLOW CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 42 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 252 |
| MEDINA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 141 |
| PARKER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 251 |
| SEGUIN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,627 |
| LODI BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,627 |
| PAJARITO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,345 |
| GUNN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,770 |
| STOCKDALE CRK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,088 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,345 |
| ECLETO CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,345 |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 4,680 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 11,107 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 13,823 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,588 |
| ELM CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 578 |
| LEARY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,319 |
| HOOKER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,430 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 3,761 |
| BEAUMONT CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 4,289 |
| GUM SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,015 |
| LITTLE MARSH SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 12,015 |
| BIG MARSH | Texas | Good | 1924 | 102 | 12,015 |
| QUINN MARSH | Texas | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 13,107 |
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.