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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.