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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 9,430 |
| LAKE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,542 |
| DOUGLAS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,910 |
| BULL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,910 |
| CATTLE CROSSING BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,340 |
| TURNPIKE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,135 |
| SMITH BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,135 |
| BRIAR BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,135 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,410 |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,870 |
| TURNPIKE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,430 |
| MILL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 570 |
| CHATTANOOGA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 490 |
| SHOALS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 11,500 |
| FOLSOM CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 850 |
| FOLSOM CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 850 |
| FOLSOM CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 850 |
| BULL BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,710 |
| LAUREL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,135 |
| TEN MILE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| HAWK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,320 |
| SUGAR HILL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,880 |
| PINE LOG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,880 |
| CONNESENA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 8,160 |
| GUM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5,250 |
| DRY BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,630 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,600 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 13,000 |
| COOLY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 8,300 |
| BOLLINGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,980 |
| LITTLE SHELLSTONE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,010 |
| PISCOLA CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| PISCOLA CREEK RELIEF | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| CARROLL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 158 |
| CAT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 194 |
| COLLEGE CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 19,400 |
| LITTLE LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,930 |
| OCHILLEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BROXTON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,480 |
| CULLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,200 |
| JONES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 13,800 |
| DOUBLE RUN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| POPE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,990 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 16,600 |
| N FORK PTREE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 21,600 |
| ENTRENCHMENT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 28,200 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 7,906 |
| N FORK PTREE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 18,400 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 158 |
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.