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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 953 |
| SR-350 | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 690 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,790 |
| COLLINS RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,526 |
| BLACK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,611 |
| PEPPER HOLLOW BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 796 |
| HODGETOWN BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 661 |
| CITICO CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,120 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,481 |
| POE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,997 |
| SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20,510 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,401 |
| WOLFTEVER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,461 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,658 |
| SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,658 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,303 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SWEET CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| RENFROE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| RENFROE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| RENFROE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,679 |
| BRIAR CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,247 |
| BRAZIL BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,970 |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,134 |
| JONES BEND CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,729 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| BIRD CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 252 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 552 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 552 |
| UPPER SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 552 |
| UPPER SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 552 |
| TUCKAHOE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,293 |
| PIEDMONT BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,293 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,293 |
| DUMPLIN CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,293 |
| KOONTZ CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7,782 |
| SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,782 |
| VAUGHT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 918 |
| GRABLE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,428 |
| GAP CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,046 |
| FIRST CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,790 |
| FOREST PARK BLVD/SOU RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,420 |
| FIRST CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 590 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,030 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,030 |
| TUCKAHOE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 180 |
| HINES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,360 |
| HOLSTON RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,721 |
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.