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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 460 |
| CEN OF GA RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 620 |
| LITTLE VINE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,610 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,840 |
| CHICKASAWHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,150 |
| CHICKASAWHATCHEE CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,150 |
| CHICKASAWHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,420 |
| CHICKASAWHATCHEE CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| NEW RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,470 |
| NEW RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,470 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,520 |
| LITTLE TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,050 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,000 |
| BOBTAIL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,000 |
| LONG BRANCH OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 690 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 690 |
| BELL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,400 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| JACKS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,850 |
| JACKS CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,670 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,210 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 168 |
| LITTLE SATILLA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,250 |
| LITTLE NAILS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,000 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| OTTER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,500 |
| OTTER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,500 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,130 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,130 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,200 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| WELL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,050 |
| ALPINE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 160 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 25,300 |
| WARRIOR CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,690 |
| DANIEL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,270 |
| S FORK PEACHTREE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,500 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,500 |
| LITTLE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,260 |
| SOWHATCHEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,153 |
| GA SOUTHERN RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,160 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,910 |
| COLDWATER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,780 |
| CARTERS CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,910 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 360 |
| ABANDONED RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 360 |
| JACKS CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 520 |
| THICK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,970 |
| PARKERS MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,610 |
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.