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.

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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.