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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CHATATA CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 329
MILL CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,896
DOAKES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,030
LITTLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 384
TERRY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 30
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,593
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,593
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,593
TUNNEL HOLLOW BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,670
TURKEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,908
MOONEYHAM BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 235
MOONEYHAM BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 235
BRADLEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,285
GARRISON FORK CREEK Tennessee Poor 1935 91 4,384
MCBRIDE BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,732
NOAH FORK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,732
LITTLE MARROWBONE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 740
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,780
BRANCH (MBSP) Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,091
BIG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 50
BEAR CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 312
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,347
BUFFALO CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 190
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 130
UNION TEMPLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 180
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 467
PAINT CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,000
COVE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,379
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 60
ARMSTRONG CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 450
JOHNSON BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,633
LITTLE SODDY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,570
BLACK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 4,282
CSX RAILROAD Tennessee Poor 1935 91 9,998
RAVINE -LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN Tennessee Fair 1935 91 9,998
SOUTHERN RAILWAY Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,737
HOLLAND CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,930
HOLLOWFIELD CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 2,930
PORTER CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 70
BEVINS BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,930
BUCK BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,930
HOWARD BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,930
ROBERTSON BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 2,930
ROBINSON BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 2,930
BIG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 300
MIDDLE FORK OBION RIVER Tennessee Fair 1935 91 430
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 3,729
TRACE CREEK Tennessee Poor 1935 91 4,347
FLYNN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 516
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,143

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.