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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH LIMESTONE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,560 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,560 |
| MILE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,410 |
| PORTERS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,520 |
| HOBSON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 14,104 |
| LAKE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,000 |
| NS RAILROAD (719274S) | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,400 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,880 |
| BUTLER CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| TOWALIGA RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 190 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 700 |
| PATSILIGA CREEK O/F | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,730 |
| PATSILIGA CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,730 |
| REEDY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 140 |
| REEDY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 140 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,690 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| NS RAILROAD (719083G) | Georgia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 790 |
| ALISONS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,250 |
| SOUTH FIVE MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,250 |
| NORTH FIVE MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,250 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,250 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,250 |
| ETOWAH RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| TEN MILE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,340 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13,000 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,150 |
| CS 735 & CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,780 |
| CLEAR SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,840 |
| NEALS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,010 |
| CHICKAMAUGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 13,000 |
| CSX RAILROAD (641165S) | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 21,100 |
| CSX RAILROAD (641173J) | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 18,100 |
| ABANDONED RR REMOVE | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 17,800 |
| CSX RAILROAD (641183P) | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20,682 |
| TOWN BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,480 |
| SUWANNOOCHEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,340 |
| SUWANNOOCHEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| CSX RAILROAD (639459C) | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,400 |
| DAVIS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,710 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 11,700 |
| PEAVINE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 18,106 |
| S FORK PEACHTREE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,047 |
| THOMAS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,680 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,000 |
| HEART OF GEORGIA RR | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,000 |
| HORSE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,000 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,140 |
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.