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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,500 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,390 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,390 |
| MOSTELLER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,360 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,140 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,400 |
| SATTERWHITE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| NS RR (719386R) | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| DEEP CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| N BRANCH SWIFT CR TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| BIG HIGDON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,900 |
| LOOKOUT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,040 |
| LITTLE AMICALOLA CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,890 |
| SNAPFINGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 17,900 |
| PEAVINE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,047 |
| LITTLE CROOKED CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,310 |
| ADAM BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,310 |
| LITTLE BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,350 |
| CYPRESS RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,350 |
| PENNAHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,153 |
| WILDCAT CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| LIME BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 610 |
| HUGHES PRONG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,890 |
| GRICE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,370 |
| KING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| CABIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,061 |
| BENTLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 13,600 |
| CSX RAILROAD (639133L) | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,400 |
| CSX RR (638641X)- MARTA | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,010 |
| CSX RR AND NS RR | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,100 |
| MARSH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,906 |
| CARTECAY RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,490 |
| LICKLOG CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,490 |
| ZUTA BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,960 |
| SHOULDERBONE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| CSX RAILROAD (279813L) | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| NS RAILROAD (719443C) | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,259 |
| BARNES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,290 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,570 |
| PINK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 519 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,040 |
| STUMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,960 |
| WISE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| MILLEN CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
| GLADY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| ECHECONEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,580 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,640 |
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.