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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACHTREE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 17,800 |
| ELLIJAY RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,480 |
| MOUNTAINTOWN CRK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,710 |
| SALACOA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,920 |
| VANNS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 323 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 126 |
| CSX RAILROAD (279804M) | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,770 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 670 |
| BROOKS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,970 |
| REDBUD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,270 |
| MURDER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 760 |
| PITTMAN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 760 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,530 |
| GRAND BAY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,000 |
| KNIGHT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,220 |
| MUD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,210 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,300 |
| RACCOON CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 519 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 230 |
| SNAPPING SHOALS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,840 |
| BIG ROBINSON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,040 |
| OTTER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 440 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,570 |
| EUHARLEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,970 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,620 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,520 |
| BIG TUCSAWHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,530 |
| WARWOMAN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| ALMOND BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 17,100 |
| COMER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 380 |
| BLUFF SPRINGS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| DAY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| DAY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| WIMBERLY MILL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| ABANDONED CSX RR | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,000 |
| BLUFF SPRINGS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| CHOKEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 290 |
| DOMINY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 290 |
| DINNER BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,860 |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 240 |
| BRANTLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,210 |
| WARDS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,983 |
| PINE LOG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,780 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,290 |
| SWIFT CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,290 |
| LITTLE HIGHTOWER CR | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,780 |
| SOAPSTONE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,600 |
| SWIFT CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,370 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,370 |
| SULLIVAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,370 |
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.