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.

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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.