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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,259 |
| BREWTON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 1,680 |
| DARIEN RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 6,970 |
| M-8000 CUSTER ROAD | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 18,800 |
| WERACOBA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 29,600 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,840 |
| GARRISON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 90 |
| MULE CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 519 |
| MULE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 519 |
| MULE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 519 |
| PIPE MAKERS CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 41,200 |
| BROOMTOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 360 |
| MUD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 38,100 |
| NOSES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 31,000 |
| ROCK BRANCH TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,240 |
| GUM CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 801 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 10,800 |
| CR2733 COTTAGE GROVE AVE | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 9,930 |
| LITTLE PENNAHATCHEE CRK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| DYKES CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 180 |
| LAVENDAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| WOODWARD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 220 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 7,906 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,153 |
| NORFOLK S. RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 290 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 550 |
| BANKS LAKE TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,330 |
| BANKS LAKE TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,330 |
| FLORENCE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 330 |
| SAND CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 158 |
| BEECH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 150 |
| FLAT SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 158 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 350 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 158 |
| BIG CREEK TRIBUTARY | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 630 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| W. FORK CHATTOOGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 280 |
| LITTLE PANTHER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 6,680 |
| LITTLE PATSILIGA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 158 |
| PENDLETON CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 190 |
| ELKINS CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| TOWN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,820 |
| BROOM BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 180 |
| CARTER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 360 |
| COURTHOUSE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,010 |
| ALLATOONA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 11,800 |
| CANEY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,710 |
| CANEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,710 |
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.