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
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 2,530
DRAINAGE DITCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 110
MOUNTAIN BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 299
GRAVES BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 10,924
GOFF BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 2,016
DRY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 4,205
EAST FORK CANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,646
EAST FORK CANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,646
FLAT CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,081
INDIAN CREEK Tennessee Good 1931 95 2,623
INDIAN CREEK Tennessee Poor 1931 95 2,623
INDIAN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 2,623
MOSS SPRING BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,038
DEFEATED CAMP CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 9,098
BEAVERDAM CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 910
MILL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 11,660
COBBS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,437
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,437
DOE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,667
DOE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,667
LOVES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 10,098
ROCKHOUSE CREEK Tennessee Poor 1931 95 2,640
CHICKEN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 301
ROGERS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 380
SWEETWATER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 7,880
MUDDY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 814
MUDDY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 814
FLAT CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 1,656
ZOLLICOFFER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,811
KING BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 2,911
DAVIS MILL CREEK Tennessee Poor 1931 95 5,918
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 5,821
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 5,821
CAMP CREEK Tennessee Good 1931 95 4,645
MILLERS CREEK Tennessee Good 1931 95 9,957
CALEBS CREEK Tennessee Good 1931 95 9,957
CARRS CREEK Tennessee Good 1931 95 7,871
STONES RIVER Tennessee Fair 1931 95 490
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 2,474
HAPPY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 18,846
KNOB CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 18,846
BRIDGE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 18,846
GIST CREEK LL Tennessee Fair 1931 95 15,031
WEST BEAVER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 110
0K371 05250 & RR Tennessee Fair 1931 95 30,304
PAVED DITCH Tennessee Fair 1931 95 36,558
CYPRESS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 27,638
BOONES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 801
CSX RAILROAD Tennessee Poor 1931 95 27,789
PAINTERS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1931 95 3,352

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.