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.

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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.