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
BEAM CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 110
OTTER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 11,781
RICHLAND CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 11,781
SUGAR TREE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 20,234
GARNER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,091
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 150
EAST PINEY RIVER Tennessee Fair 1938 88 40
CROOKED CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 4,289
LONG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 4,289
TACKET BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 207
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,496
PLEASANT RUN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 2,522
PLEASANT RUN CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 3,828
BURTON CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 3,319
LONG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 160
ELDRIDGE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 100
SODDY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,150
POSSUM CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 1,150
HARRISON CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 23,434
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 13,344
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 9,487
WOLF CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 9,487
SAVANNAH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 5,507
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 5,507
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 5,507
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 5,507
BLACKWATER CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 684
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1938 88 1,893
OVERFLOW Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,893
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,893
CYPRESS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,893
CYPRESS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,893
LONG CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 523
DUMPLIN CREEK Tennessee Poor 1938 88 250
FORGE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 100
STOCK CREEK Tennessee Good 1938 88 1,138
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,022
CANE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,134
PINHOOK BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,134
GINGERBREAD CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 3,134
CLARK BRANCH Tennessee Good 1938 88 3,134
MEADOW FORK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 165
CHESTUEE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 340
MEADOW FORK BRANCH Tennessee Good 1938 88 120
RUNNING WATER CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 1,166
SPRING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 200
TURKEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 70
TURKEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 70
LONG TOM BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1938 88 540
LITTLE BIGBY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1938 88 11,402

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.