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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 260 |
| LYTLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,045 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 449 |
| Hard Branch | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 449 |
| Crooked Creek | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 419 |
| Draw | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 626 |
| Pecan Bayou | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 449 |
| Pecan Bayou Relief | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 449 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 458 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 458 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 479 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 479 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 479 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| BIG SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,768 |
| BIG SPRING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,908 |
| N CALIFORNIA CRK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,277 |
| Draw | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 125 |
| WOLF HOLLOW CRK TRIB | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 210 |
| LEON RIVER | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,272 |
| BNSF RR | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10,170 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 26,140 |
| BRANCH OF S NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 17,521 |
| BRANCH OF S NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 52,280 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,210 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,210 |
| SOUTH NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,840 |
| LITTLE NOLAN CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 8,887 |
| NORTH ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,530 |
| SHAW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,141 |
| SOUTH FORK OF HILL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,248 |
| COWHOUSE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,325 |
| MISSOURI BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,380 |
| LANGFORD BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,380 |
| BLACK LACE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,380 |
| MILL BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,668 |
| TRIB LAMPASAS RIVER | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,988 |
| DRY BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,988 |
| HOWARD HOLLOW BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,318 |
| US 84 | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,440 |
| WALLACE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,330 |
| ORMAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,330 |
| MANNING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,330 |
| LONG BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,495 |
| LITTLE AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,495 |
| AQUILLA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,556 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,577 |
| JACKS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,577 |
| WHITNEY CREEK | Texas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,169 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,043 |
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.