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 | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,123 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 99 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 740 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 864 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 60 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 234 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 147 |
| Cedar Creek | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,248 |
| BIG CHINQUAPIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 323 |
| WILSON CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 38,486 |
| BIG BRANCH RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 44,432 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,357 |
| ELAM BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,850 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK TRIB | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67,327 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 29,620 |
| HATFIELD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 67,327 |
| RYLIE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 76,588 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,137 |
| GOFF BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,235 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,388 |
| DIXON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 477 |
| WILLIAMSON BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,550 |
| WOODY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,488 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,764 |
| BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,915 |
| KELLER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,678 |
| CLEAR CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 52 |
| KEMP CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 16,671 |
| LACY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,132 |
| LACY CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,132 |
| LAKE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,132 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,390 |
| COREY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 688 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,200 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 968 |
| TRENT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,583 |
| DICKSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,583 |
| BIG SLOUGH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,583 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,583 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK REL | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,583 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,040 |
| FLAT CYPRESS CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| DRAIN DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAIN DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 459 |
| VILLAGE CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 680 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,549 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,549 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,549 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,815 |
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.