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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMS BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,520 |
| ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 323 |
| FISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,061 |
| MURPHYS MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 5,700 |
| CHOKEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,430 |
| BRASSTOWN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 12,000 |
| SCATAWAY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,520 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,360 |
| NOTTELY RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,600 |
| WILCOX CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,160 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,730 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,390 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,840 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,840 |
| PETERSON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,850 |
| OCHWALKEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,980 |
| COAHULLA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 21,700 |
| STONE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 13,300 |
| KENYON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 13,300 |
| PITNER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 10,500 |
| COAHULLA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 21,700 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,010 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1933 | 93 | 850 |
| LITTLE TEN MILE CRK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,620 |
| BAY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,050 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 11,200 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,550 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,760 |
| JORDAN CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,070 |
| FLOYD BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,740 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,000 |
| LITTLE LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,430 |
| TALIAFERRO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 60 |
| CANTON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 12,700 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 26,200 |
| BETTYS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 35,700 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,410 |
| LITTLE KIOKEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,790 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,047 |
| SR 354 | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,153 |
| STUMP CREEK RELIEF | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,570 |
| KNIGHTS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,510 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,400 |
| BEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,250 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,230 |
| EMERY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 290 |
| CONASAUGA RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| ELKINS CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 14,600 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 11,400 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,160 |
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.