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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREETMAN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DUCK CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 323 |
| W CHICKAMAUGA CRK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 323 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,470 |
| MCLEAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 360 |
| MILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,210 |
| ANDREWS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,560 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 850 |
| OCMULGEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 910 |
| UPATOI CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,660 |
| SATILLA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,135 |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,150 |
| MUD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,380 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,380 |
| TWO RUN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 140 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,300 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13,000 |
| BRYAN BAY SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,640 |
| OTTER HOLE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,810 |
| OTTER HOLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,810 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,110 |
| SANDY RUN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,110 |
| FITZ BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,860 |
| COONER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,780 |
| ST MARYS RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,780 |
| SHARP MOUNTAIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,256 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 27,200 |
| POPLAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 29,300 |
| POORHOUSE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 29,700 |
| ROTTENWOOD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 27,500 |
| SATILLA RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,630 |
| ULCOHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,430 |
| MATHEWS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,430 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,450 |
| SAND HILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,450 |
| MARTIN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 390 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 390 |
| DEEP CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 158 |
| GUM CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| GUM CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 158 |
| MIMS BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 158 |
| GUM CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 158 |
| SQUIRREL TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,140 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 730 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,740 |
| FALLING CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,840 |
| TOCCOA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,710 |
| SARDIS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,710 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 890 |
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.