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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEEP CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,840 |
| NORSOUTHERN RR (725782V) | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,040 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,340 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 610 |
| GUM SWAMP CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,720 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,720 |
| MARINE CORP CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 11,900 |
| PINHOOK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 323 |
| BECKY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 323 |
| REDLAND CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 25,500 |
| CROOKED CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,990 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,990 |
| GRANT BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,930 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,550 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,200 |
| PERRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,850 |
| AUCILLA RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,770 |
| AUCTILLA RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,770 |
| AUCILLA RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,770 |
| AUCILLA RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,770 |
| MASSE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 8,760 |
| MASSE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 30 |
| SHAKE RAG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 11,500 |
| AKINS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,950 |
| STINK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 323 |
| EAST CHICKAMAUGA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 380 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 14,600 |
| BOWMAN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 9,140 |
| CS 33156 VICTORY POND RD | Georgia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 14,600 |
| CS 24874 MARNE ROAD | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 10,900 |
| UPATOI CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 10,500 |
| UPATOI CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 18,800 |
| SR 520 (US 27) 1.97 EAST | Georgia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,900 |
| SR 520 (US 27) 5.08 EAST | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 14,600 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,480 |
| OWL TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 9,990 |
| BARNETTS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 1,220 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 670 |
| SALLYS BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 630 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10,100 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 14,120 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 16,400 |
| DUNDEE CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 21,900 |
| TAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 11,500 |
| UPTON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 11,400 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 26,400 |
| E FORK NICKAJACK CRK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 30,600 |
| STILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 12,500 |
| LITTLE DRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 22,400 |
| TOWN CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,259 |
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.