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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARMERS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 483 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,641 |
| MOSS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,127 |
| TRIB INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,610 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 16,312 |
| MILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,649 |
| BIG FOSSIL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,511 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 280 |
| WILLOW BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 484 |
| ELM BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 213 |
| WALNUT CK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,532 |
| BOWMAN BR WALNUT CK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,025 |
| LYNN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 330 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 610 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,295 |
| TRIB OF MOUNTAIN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,781 |
| HIGGINS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,280 |
| MARSHALL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,368 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,508 |
| CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,200 |
| CHAMBERS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,857 |
| TRIB TO VILLAGE CK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,304 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,999 |
| HENRIETTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 501 |
| TRIB OF SILVER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,859 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| WILHITE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| AYTES BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 436 |
| LONG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 436 |
| BRANCH OF LONG CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 436 |
| DUCK CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,723 |
| WEST BELKNAP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,362 |
| ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,130 |
| MIDDLE FORK POND CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,020 |
| WICHITA RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 574 |
| ANTELOPE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,258 |
| DEER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 626 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 452 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 577 |
| FORK OF OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 886 |
| Tierra Blanca Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,460 |
| Horse Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,670 |
| Big Timber Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,670 |
| Dry Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,553 |
| Drainage Ditch | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,194 |
| Abandoned RR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,225 |
| Coldwater Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,104 |
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.