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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,380 |
| OHOOPEE RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 750 |
| LITTLE OHOOPEE RIV TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 750 |
| SILVER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 960 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CRK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 340 |
| ARMUCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,110 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,047 |
| SOUTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,430 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,990 |
| LONG ISLAND CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,920 |
| ELLIJAY RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,610 |
| ELLIJAY RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 19,100 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 8,400 |
| CSX RAILROAD (340516G) | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,200 |
| KELLY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| FLAT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,010 |
| BIG CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,230 |
| BEEFY GUM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| GULLY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 7,980 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,920 |
| COAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,710 |
| OGEECHEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,010 |
| COPELAND BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,080 |
| BAY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,860 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,460 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,190 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| HORSEHEAD CRK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 158 |
| BROAD RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,840 |
| FURNACE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,980 |
| FLINT RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 158 |
| PERRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,480 |
| PINHOOK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,240 |
| WERACOBA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 580 |
| WERACOBA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 380 |
| MULE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10,500 |
| TOWN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15,200 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 6,980 |
| POLE BRIDGE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,259 |
| SADDLE GAP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,280 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,120 |
| AUGUSTA CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5,830 |
| OQUINA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,340 |
| MCKEEVER SLOUGH | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,620 |
| PISCOLA CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,153 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,740 |
| MERCER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,510 |
| PENDLETON CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,020 |
| BLUE JOHN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,490 |
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.