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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landreth Draw | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,417 |
| Pecos River | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,590 |
| IRRIGATION DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,653 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 401 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 401 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 401 |
| SANDERSON CANYON DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 401 |
| E KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,050 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,477 |
| WEST KICKAPOO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,525 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,336 |
| OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,550 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,487 |
| LIVE OAK CREEK BR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,487 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,034 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,391 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,391 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,391 |
| LITTLE DEVILS RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,391 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,685 |
| PEDERNALES RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,682 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 83 |
| E MCDOUGALD DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 812 |
| W MCDOUGALD DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 812 |
| CELERY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 934 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,282 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,282 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,959 |
| OAK CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 957 |
| OAK CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 957 |
| WEST FORK BRANCH | Texas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,665 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,533 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,533 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,347 |
| TOBACCO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,199 |
| BUCK CANYON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,611 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,611 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,611 |
| WEST DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,611 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
| GRAPE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,464 |
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.