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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALLULAH RIVER (LAKE) | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 170 |
| TALLULAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 170 |
| TALLULAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 323 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 323 |
| MCCALLOP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,850 |
| HOLANNA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,850 |
| HAWKS GULLY | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 13,400 |
| HAWKS GULLY | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,280 |
| BUCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,780 |
| INDIAN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,560 |
| FLINT RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 310 |
| DUCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 310 |
| BIG CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,610 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,610 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,610 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,150 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,120 |
| RAINES CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,780 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,750 |
| WEST ARMUCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,060 |
| CONCORD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,060 |
| FULLWOOD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,110 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 5,000 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,150 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,150 |
| BAY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,330 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,330 |
| JONES CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70 |
| RED BLUFF CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,410 |
| PETTIT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 12,800 |
| PETTIT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 12,800 |
| PETTIT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,600 |
| WOLFPEN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,970 |
| SOUTH FORK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 5,250 |
| DISTRICT BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,600 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,840 |
| SOUTH SHELLSTONE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,770 |
| BAY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,990 |
| INDIAN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,870 |
| GARRETT HILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 9,800 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,700 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 7,990 |
| INDIAN TRAIL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,630 |
| BALL PLAY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,930 |
| PIGEON BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 6,135 |
| APALACHEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 11,800 |
| SOQUEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 410 |
| MASON MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,390 |
| EAST SANDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,930 |
| WALNUT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,520 |
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.