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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,491 |
| Pecos River | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,711 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,332 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,893 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,365 |
| JOHNSON FORK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| JOHNSON FORK CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 705 |
| SLEEPY HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 812 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,013 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 834 |
| VALLEY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,365 |
| BEAR FOOT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 38 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 58 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 29 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| EAGLE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| COYOTE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| PLUM CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 160 |
| RED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 540 |
| RED CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 540 |
| SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 540 |
| SPRINGS DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 21,208 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 22,563 |
| STINK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7 |
| WOLF HOLLOW CRK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,159 |
| LLOYD HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,109 |
| SNALEM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,850 |
| CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 319 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 425 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 425 |
| REYNOLDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 28 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 716 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,789 |
| BR KNOB CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 10,200 |
| BR KNOB CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,500 |
| TRIB OF LAKE BELTON | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,309 |
| BRANCH OF CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,309 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,888 |
| TRIB OF CEDAR CR | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,309 |
| WEST CHILDRESS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,572 |
| STEELE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 78 |
| DODDS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,892 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,877 |
| LAMPASAS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,988 |
| ALEXANDER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,308 |
| FERNASH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,308 |
| TRIB N BOSQUE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,963 |
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.