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.
| 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.