Historic Bridges in Georgia
1,832 bridges built before 1951 in Georgia still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,832 bridges in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICKAJACK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1872 | 154 | 2,047 |
| SOUTH FORK BROAD RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1885 | 141 | 519 |
| STONE MOUNTAIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1891 | 135 | 2,202 |
| ROSE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1897 | 129 | 126 |
| PINEY WOODS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1900 | 126 | 830 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 18,106 |
| ATLANTA BELTLINE | Georgia | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 28,300 |
| ATLANTA BELTLINE | Georgia | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 11,600 |
| ATLANTA BELTLINE | Georgia | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 28,500 |
| ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 3,980 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 4,010 |
| ESOM SLOUGH | Georgia | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 210 |
| TANYARD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 8,530 |
| CHICKEN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 1,110 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 4,060 |
| PROCTOR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 3,620 |
| GA NORTHEASTERN RR | Georgia | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 240 |
| RANDALL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 2 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 37,600 |
| DRIED INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 13,800 |
| AUGUSTA CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10,200 |
| ISON BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 14,500 |
| DOVE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 323 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 13,900 |
| PEACHTREE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 6,410 |
| PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY | Georgia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 2,047 |
| RAES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1916 | 110 | 3,510 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 25,000 |
| HAWKS GULLY | Georgia | Good | 1917 | 109 | 1,430 |
| SHINBONE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 170 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1918 | 108 | 1,153 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 2,970 |
| CANE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 180 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 400 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1919 | 107 | 400 |
| CRAWFISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 380 |
| WALNUT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 920 |
| FEARNSIDE LAKE DRAIN | Georgia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 330 |
| PINE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 330 |
| PISCOLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 330 |
| JONES CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 80 |
| MULEPEN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 158 |
| LITTLE OHOOPEE RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 158 |
| WEST FORK YAM GRANDY CR | Georgia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 158 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 230 |
| SOUTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,047 |
| TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
| TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 210 |
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.