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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBROUGH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| COFFEE BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 420 |
| MIDDLE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,020 |
| LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,980 |
| HIAWASSEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,200 |
| HIAWASSEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,500 |
| BELL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,010 |
| WILSON COVE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,470 |
| FODDER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,550 |
| RED BLUFF CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| DEEP CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,490 |
| DEEP CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,490 |
| ARKAQUA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,790 |
| CONLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 9,660 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 6,880 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,194 |
| LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,340 |
| LARRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,340 |
| PETERSON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,070 |
| OCHWALKEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| BLUE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,290 |
| REHOBOTH BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| CLARK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| CLARK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| ANDERSON MILL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 158 |
| HAYES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 260 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 440 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 320 |
| BIG CYPRESS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,130 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK O/F | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,710 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,490 |
| OKAPILCO CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,560 |
| BUCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 20,000 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,060 |
| TOWN BRANCH TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,620 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 15,700 |
| MIDDLE OCONEE RIV TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 15,700 |
| LITTLE AMICALOLA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,110 |
| SANDY MOUNT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,810 |
| SANDY MOUNT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,810 |
| MARINE CORP CANAL TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,570 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,500 |
| GUM LOG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,780 |
| MAGRUDA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,780 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,200 |
| LITTLE CROOKET CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,200 |
| FLAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,200 |
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.