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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOCKS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,193 |
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,193 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,193 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,193 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,808 |
| S. FORK FORKED DEER RIVE | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 4,808 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,080 |
| KWT RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,253 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,143 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 402 |
| RIMMER CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 7,782 |
| MILL BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,075 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,379 |
| SWEETWATER BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 615 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 380 |
| SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 380 |
| BAPTIST CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 130 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,830 |
| SHEEPNECK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,830 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,625 |
| MILL CREEK (PARK LAKE) | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 346 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,859 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,859 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,859 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 330 |
| WOLF CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 70 |
| BUCK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 80 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,258 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 53,694 |
| RAVINE | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,141 |
| CNIC RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15,953 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15,953 |
| GAYOSO BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,316 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,073 |
| CNIC RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 37,359 |
| CUMBERLAND RIVER | Tennessee | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 6,931 |
| SUMMERS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,624 |
| HAYES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 796 |
| PAINT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 90 |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 51 |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1934 | 92 | 51 |
| HINDS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 830 |
| WALLACE BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,993 |
| SPRINGFIELD CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,774 |
| RODDY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1935 | 91 | 750 |
| CHATATA CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1935 | 91 | 329 |
| CHATATA CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 329 |
| APISON FORK | Tennessee | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1935 | 91 | 230 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
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.