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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,630 |
| DRY CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,380 |
| RICHARD BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 450 |
| CABIN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 11,900 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 13,300 |
| WOODWARD CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 290 |
| MT. HOPE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 80 |
| BEECH CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,094 |
| BEECH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,094 |
| WOODWARD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,580 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 23,500 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26,900 |
| NANCY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,720 |
| JACKS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,900 |
| JACKS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,900 |
| SHAW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,630 |
| YELLOWBANK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,940 |
| YELLOWBANK CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,940 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,170 |
| CENTRALHATCHEE CRK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 519 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 16,800 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,760 |
| HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 10,900 |
| WHITLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 590 |
| HOGANS BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| TOTEOVER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 870 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 850 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 850 |
| WETHINGTON SLOUGH O/F | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,170 |
| WETHINGTON SLOUGH O/F | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,170 |
| MEAKS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,710 |
| HEIFERHORN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 480 |
| ELKINS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,050 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,400 |
| LAKE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 13,000 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,730 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,500 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,200 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 10,200 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 330 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| ROOTY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| BIG CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 470 |
| CABIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,594 |
| TOCCOA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,542 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,900 |
| MURPHYS MILL POND | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| KIMBROUGH CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,060 |
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.