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
MIDDLE FORK LITTLE EMORY Tennessee Fair 1930 96 150
MIDDLE FORK LITTLE EMORY Tennessee Fair 1930 96 150
OVERFLOW Tennessee Good 1930 96 3,625
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 2,228
BRUSH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 995
MINNEWAUGA CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 40
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 90
PINEY RIVER Tennessee Fair 1930 96 3,926
FORK OF PINEY RIVER Tennessee Fair 1930 96 3,926
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 2,752
FALL CREEK Tennessee Poor 1930 96 120
CRIPPLE CREEK Tennessee Poor 1930 96 50
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 670
LONG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 340
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 5,946
BUFFALO CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 70
PAINT ROCK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 50
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 150
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 150
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 780
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 280
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 610
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 1,030
LICK CREEK Tennessee Good 1930 96 6,314
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 200
LICK CREEK Tennessee Good 1930 96 150
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 180
HARRISON CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 390
CYPRESS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 27,207
PAVED DITCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 15,953
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 26,379
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 14,335
LITTLE NONCONNAH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 17,463
PEYTON CREEK Tennessee Poor 1930 96 50
FALL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 808
BEAVER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 20,245
SINKING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 9,621
CSX RAILROAD Tennessee Good 1930 96 33,740
CSX RAILROAD Tennessee Fair 1930 96 17,625
SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER Tennessee Fair 1930 96 17,625
MUDDY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1930 96 9,325
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1930 96 705
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1930 96 170
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1930 96 1,825
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1930 96 1,825
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1930 96 1,825
LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK Tennessee Poor 1930 96 1,825
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1930 96 1,825
LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK Tennessee Poor 1930 96 775
LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK Tennessee Good 1930 96 775

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.