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 | 114 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 183 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 183 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 142 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 152 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 142 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 212 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 173 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| J2 CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,942 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 132 |
| LITTLE CROTON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,103 |
| BR OF WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BR OF WANDERERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 9,307 |
| Delaware Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 838 |
| NORTH CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,800 |
| LYNN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,744 |
| TRIBUTARY CAMERON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,517 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,748 |
| TRIB OF HENDERSON CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,748 |
| N CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 21,969 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 21,969 |
| S FK CHAMBERS CR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 21,397 |
| MIDDLE FK OF CHAMBERS CK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 423 |
| BRAZOS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,163 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10,928 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 420 |
| WOODY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,590 |
| TR CLEAR FK TRINITY | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 994 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 345 |
| TRIB OF SILVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 993 |
| SILVER CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 757 |
| TRIB OF PALUXY RIVER | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,698 |
| TRB TO WALKER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 18,125 |
| TRIB W FK TRINITY RIV | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 22,628 |
| CALLOWAY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,749 |
| CALLOWAY BRANCH RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,749 |
| LOREAN BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 24,465 |
| WALKER BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,749 |
| Trib Walnut Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 17,429 |
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.