Historic Bridges in Tennessee
2,857 bridges built before 1951 in Tennessee still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,857 bridges in Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,571 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,289 |
| ROGERS BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,076 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,076 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,076 |
| SAND CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,953 |
| CUMMINS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 836 |
| REAGAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,069 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,069 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,640 |
| BUCHANNAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 150 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 150 |
| BRADSHAW CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 280 |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,788 |
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 8,114 |
| GAP CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 14,265 |
| PINEY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,280 |
| SMALL BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 9,401 |
| LITTLE OOLTEWAH CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 11,076 |
| STRINGERS BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,128 |
| CHICKAMAUGA CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 18,838 |
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,966 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,285 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,461 |
| TOWN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 13,461 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,199 |
| MCLEAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,039 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,083 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,083 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,083 |
| TRACE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,071 |
| LITTLE CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 298 |
| HENDRIX CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,352 |
| BOND CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 44,043 |
| ICG RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 44,043 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 44,043 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 44,043 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 44,043 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1929 | 97 | 17,171 |
| SANDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,543 |
| STANDIFER BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,999 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,240 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,691 |
| CORN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,691 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,055 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,055 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 7,880 |
| BITTER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,038 |
| BITTER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,038 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,114 |
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.