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
LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 7,683
FALL CREEK Tennessee Good 1937 89 2,878
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1937 89 2,878
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1937 89 2,878
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,878
BELL BUCKLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,878
COHULLA CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 11,789
BYRDS CREEK (CMSP) Tennessee Fair 1937 89 90
MANSKER CREEK Tennessee Poor 1937 89 22,090
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 24,106
ABANDONED CSX RAILROAD Tennessee Fair 1937 89 6,559
BOILING FORK CREEK Tennessee Good 1937 89 6,559
WEST FORK SHOAL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 207
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 5,076
COVE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,000
CANEY CREEK Tennessee Poor 1937 89 260
NORTH FORK OBION RIVER Tennessee Fair 1937 89 4,797
ROWE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 4,797
MORMON BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 4,966
SOUTHERN RAILWAY Tennessee Fair 1937 89 13,336
BLONDY HOLLOW BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 1,226
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,007
WEST FORK STONES RIVER Tennessee Poor 1937 89 240
LYTLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 10,971
HURRICANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 4,585
SOUTHERN RAILWAY Tennessee Poor 1937 89 769
LITTLE BRUSH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 5,167
SULPHUR CREEK Tennessee Good 1937 89 4,281
LEFT PRONG SMITH BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1937 89 436
TODD BRANCH Tennessee Good 1937 89 1,198
WEST PRONG LITTLE PIGEON Tennessee Fair 1937 89 10,764
WEST PRONG LPR Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,365
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD Tennessee Good 1937 89 2,365
COLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1937 89 2,364
WALKER CAMP PRONG Tennessee Fair 1937 89 3,390
WALKER CAMP PRONG Tennessee Fair 1937 89 3,390
WALKER CAMP PRONG Tennessee Fair 1937 89 3,390
RT FORK COAL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,593
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1938 88 7,683
BEAVER DAM CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 1,682
COWEN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,682
BEE CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 1,682
FOUR MILE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,320
NINE MILE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,320
LITTLE ELK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 180
LITTLE ELK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 180
SINKING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,951
SLATE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 130
KNEELAS CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 40
TANTROUGH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 110

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.