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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE DUCK RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,756 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,112 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,582 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,582 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,796 |
| M. FK. FORKED DEER RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,796 |
| MIDDLE FORK FORKED DEER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,796 |
| PINEY CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,953 |
| LITTLE MARROWBONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 740 |
| DRAKES BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,159 |
| OVERALL CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,043 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,484 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,484 |
| PRITCHETT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,484 |
| PRITCHETT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 12,484 |
| RAINS CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,637 |
| ALLEY BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,924 |
| BEECH RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,438 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,081 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,081 |
| SINK CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 831 |
| BIG BARTON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 857 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| BIFFLE CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,417 |
| GUM CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 301 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,072 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,532 |
| HOG CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,391 |
| N. FK. FORKED DEER RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,867 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,867 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,867 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,681 |
| WEST TENNESSEE RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,681 |
| N FK PIGEON ROOST CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 983 |
| ZUCCARELLO BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 210 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 739 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 739 |
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,242 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,653 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,653 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 989 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| CRACKER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 267 |
| DULANEY BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 260 |
| ROARING FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 260 |
| CEDAR BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 210 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 953 |
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.