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 & STOCK PASS | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,815 |
| PIEDRAS PINTAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 309 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 543 |
| NUECES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,140 |
| LAS MORAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,954 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 23,175 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 23,175 |
| FLAT CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CALIFORNIA CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,645 |
| CHACON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 41,850 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 231 |
| ELM CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 110 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 110 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| HOG CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 46 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,556 |
| JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 630 |
| LITTLE PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| BULL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| LITTLE PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| HORDS CREEK DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 60 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,540 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,540 |
| SALT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,367 |
| HOLMSLEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,774 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,242 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,846 |
| N FORK LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 33 |
| COOKSEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,926 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 16,932 |
| GOOCH BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 12,926 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,483 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,141 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,141 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,063 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,063 |
| M BENNETT CK (KEMP LAKE) | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,000 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,000 |
| NORTH BENNETT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,000 |
| OWENS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,838 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,963 |
| LICK HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 875 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| AMERICAN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 29,710 |
| AMERICAN CANAL | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 10,128 |
| ARROYO CALERO | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 139 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 139 |
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.