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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNGER & HARDSHIP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 801 |
| SANDY FORD BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 801 |
| REEDY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,510 |
| HAWKINS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,153 |
| CANOOCHEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,720 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,300 |
| CANE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,630 |
| SANDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| FLAT SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| SOW BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,050 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,090 |
| TOBESOFKEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,760 |
| TODD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,570 |
| RUM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,310 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 520 |
| LITTLE TOWALIGA RV TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 960 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| STILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,153 |
| SUMAC CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,240 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 126 |
| BULL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10,600 |
| WEAVER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 11,000 |
| CR 511-NS RR (719809H) | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,500 |
| SILVER COMET TRAIL | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,000 |
| GRIFFIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,000 |
| PENDLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,410 |
| PUMPKIN PILE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| FISH CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 860 |
| FISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| LITTLE PERSIMMON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,061 |
| LITTLE PUMPKIN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,360 |
| FALLING CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 390 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,140 |
| HAWKS GULLY | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,220 |
| HAWKS GULLY | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,210 |
| AUGUSTA CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 460 |
| CANAL SPILLWAY | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| CANAL SPILLWAY | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| CANAL SPILLWAY | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,706 |
| CANAL SPILLWAY | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,706 |
| HAWKS GULLY TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,706 |
| TOWALIGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,027 |
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.