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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 55 |
| PIN OAK CRK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,239 |
| MOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,201 |
| LAKE DEVERNIA | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,564 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,649 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,080 |
| PEAVINE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,849 |
| BOWLES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,866 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,362 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,572 |
| BOWLES CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 584 |
| BOWLES CRK TR | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 584 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,965 |
| DOUGLAS BRANCH TRIB | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,360 |
| DOUGLAS BRANCH TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,880 |
| GILADON CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,609 |
| GILADON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,968 |
| LAKE FORK CREEK REL #1 | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,943 |
| LAKE FORK CREEK REL #2 | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,943 |
| HURRICANE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 8,141 |
| SPRR & COX ST | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13,839 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 23,876 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,165 |
| MCCARDELL SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13,830 |
| SANSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,523 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 589 |
| STEPHENS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,640 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,498 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,344 |
| HADY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,010 |
| KELLNER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,025 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,630 |
| SPRING BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,081 |
| Harveys Creek Tributary | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,099 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,800 |
| GUADALUPE RI RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,800 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,028 |
| PEACH CREEK WEST RELIEF | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 3,995 |
| PEACH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,995 |
| PEACH CREEK EAST RELIEF | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 3,995 |
| ROCKY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,950 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,187 |
| Boggy Creek Relief | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,470 |
| Boggy Creek | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,703 |
| Nixon Creek | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,470 |
| Woods Branch | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,470 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 11,487 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,487 |
| MCCALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 112 |
| S FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 380 |
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.