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
MOSSY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 5,648
HINES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 4,046
SWAN POND CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,124
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 5,958
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,491
LOVE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 5,056
LOVE CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 5,056
SECOND CR & SOU RWY Tennessee Fair 1935 91 6,912
HOLBROOK DR / B363 Tennessee Good 1935 91 2,070
CONNER CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 460
COX CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 1,823
BEAVER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,570
WOODS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,500
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 300
SR 158 & NFA A140 Tennessee Fair 1935 91 8,075
HOOD BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 100
CANEY BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 120
SHOAL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 16,379
STEWART CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,197
BUGGER HOLLOW BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,197
STEWART CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 2,197
COLDWATER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 413
TOWN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,032
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 70
S FK LITTLE SEWEE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 80
SPRING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 600
CANEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 1,008
CORN CREEK Tennessee Good 1935 91 140
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,800
LAZY BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,800
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 3,800
WEST CANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 3,800
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 3,800
INDIAN CAMP BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 100
TERRELL BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 860
SILVER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 150
CAMPBELL STATION BRANCH Tennessee Poor 1935 91 150
E FORK LITTLE BIGBY CREE Tennessee Fair 1935 91 110
LITTLE BIGBY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 190
GREENLICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 4,137
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 7,478
EAST FORK MULBERRY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 130
TURKEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 30
JUDGE BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1935 91 100
FLAT FORK CREEK Tennessee Poor 1935 91 150
CLEAR CREEK Tennessee Poor 1935 91 937
TENN COPPER COMPANY RR Tennessee Fair 1935 91 4,700
BIG INDIAN CREEK Tennessee Poor 1935 91 20
SHANTY BRANCH Tennessee Good 1935 91 310
CARDIFF CREEK Tennessee Fair 1935 91 150

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.