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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA BELTLINE | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20,400 |
| ATLANTA BELTLINE | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,460 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,230 |
| PEACHTREE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,000 |
| PROCTOR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,047 |
| PIERCE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,540 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,970 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIV TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,140 |
| NUT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 90 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 16,600 |
| WHITEOAK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,410 |
| BIG DUKE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,350 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,790 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,040 |
| MILLEN CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,040 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 6,135 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 9,431 |
| BLUEWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,570 |
| LIME SINK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,340 |
| HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,350 |
| CHILDERS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,153 |
| MATTOX CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 520 |
| KIDD ISLAND SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,170 |
| BEAGLE SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,170 |
| SUGAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,980 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,980 |
| BULL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,300 |
| SILVER COMET TRAIL | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 16,200 |
| ALABAHA RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 620 |
| CROSS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 320 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 250 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 320 |
| STEKOA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 70 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| ALMOND BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 33,400 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,040 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,500 |
| LITTLE RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,500 |
| LITTLE RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,500 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,640 |
| DIX BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 11,200 |
| NOTTELY RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 323 |
| TOBLER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,490 |
| SMITH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,210 |
| ARMSTRONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,920 |
| FRAZIER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,200 |
| TY TY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,740 |
| LITTLE RED BLUFF CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,890 |
| BR LITTLE RED BLUFF CRK | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,540 |
| LITTLE RED BLUFF CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,540 |
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.