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 | 1947 | 79 | 1,153 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 25,500 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 190 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 260 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,920 |
| LITTLE TOBESOFKEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,090 |
| FISHPOND DRAIN TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,170 |
| WALKER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,810 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,153 |
| RAMBULETTE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 630 |
| LAMPHIN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 420 |
| MOSSY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 800 |
| YELLOW JACKET CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,470 |
| BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 530 |
| NS RAILROAD (719716U) | Georgia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,110 |
| CS 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X | Georgia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,430 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,330 |
| TOBLER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 23,400 |
| BOSTON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| WILLACOOCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,983 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,260 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 11,200 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 660 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,860 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,290 |
| YELLOW WATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,560 |
| MILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,360 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,930 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,370 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,542 |
| LITTLE CHICKAMAUGA CR TR | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 6,280 |
| LITTLE CHICKAMAUGA CR TR | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 13,000 |
| LITTLE CHICKAMAUGA CR TR | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 13,000 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,580 |
| VAUGHN BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,010 |
| BENTON BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 9,155 |
| S. FORK PEACHTREE CRK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 19,600 |
| PEAVINE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,440 |
| CROOKED BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,420 |
| BROAD RIVER OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,140 |
| GIN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 126 |
| FALLING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| WAHACHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 110 |
| LITTLE DOVE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 126 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 323 |
| PRENTIS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 12,800 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| KING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 20 |
| BALL PLAY BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 110 |
| CHICKEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 10,600 |
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.