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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 57 |
| LEGION CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,859 |
| BARRONS CRK BR | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 176 |
| RABBS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,923 |
| RED ROCK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,199 |
| COGGINS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,199 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,199 |
| CEDAR HOLLOW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 104 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,146 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,026 |
| HARRIS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 327 |
| WALLER CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 419 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,518 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,004 |
| BLUNN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,787 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| SOUTH SAN GABRIEL RIVER | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 28,427 |
| GALVAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 7,100 |
| LUCAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,890 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,561 |
| SALITRILLO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 490 |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,293 |
| W FORK DRY COMAL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,396 |
| DRY COMAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,457 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 171 |
| Frio River | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,847 |
| UPRR | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,409 |
| SIESTEDERO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,112 |
| SMITH BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,112 |
| BLACK STUMP HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,112 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,112 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,058 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 20,537 |
| GUADALUPE RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,535 |
| QUINLAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,623 |
| DRY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 10,910 |
| THIRD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,385 |
| FRANCISCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,165 |
| BURNT BOOT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 7,830 |
| TWIN HOLLOW CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 384 |
| LEONA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 22,641 |
| TAYLOR SLOUGH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 17,028 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 7,277 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,813 |
| MILLIKEN DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 7,813 |
| RANCHERO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,813 |
| BORREGO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,308 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,308 |
| WALLACE BRANCH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,199 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,918 |
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.