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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOX BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 15,400 |
| YELLOW RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40,100 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| LITTLE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,020 |
| POPES BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,153 |
| OHOOPEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,210 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,830 |
| COLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,970 |
| MUCKALEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,690 |
| SPRING CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,260 |
| WETHINGTON SLOUGH | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,270 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 519 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,300 |
| CRIDER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,720 |
| LIME BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,440 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10,200 |
| TALLULAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 13,400 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 460 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 23,700 |
| BLACK CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 350 |
| BRAZELLS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,040 |
| AUCILLA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,080 |
| AUCILIA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,080 |
| PISCOLA CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,080 |
| STABLE BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,540 |
| WIKE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,540 |
| HAMMOCKS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 6,350 |
| KELLY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,390 |
| OHOOPEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,390 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,040 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,040 |
| MILL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,040 |
| TUMBLING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,130 |
| HOG CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,290 |
| HOG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,330 |
| LITTLE RED BLUFF CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,390 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 19,700 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,340 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,580 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,900 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,310 |
| LAKE TOBESOFKEE TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 340 |
| BOWMAN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 480 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,110 |
| LOTTS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 13,800 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 580 |
| TOWALIGA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| MALLETS CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,470 |
| NS (719230S) | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,542 |
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.