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 TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,430 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 7,390 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,090 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 260 |
| LITTLE BACK RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 5,190 |
| BOOZE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,120 |
| PROCTOR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,047 |
| COOSAWATTEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,570 |
| HAZEL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,700 |
| TODD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 4,920 |
| SUMAC CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,050 |
| DOZIER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 510 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,790 |
| W CHICKAMAUGA CRK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 350 |
| MILL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 32,500 |
| HORSE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 90 |
| HUDSON RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 950 |
| OTTER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,870 |
| BARK CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,630 |
| McCULLOUGH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,750 |
| DRY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,750 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,750 |
| STEINER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,750 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,230 |
| MELDRIM BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,300 |
| LITTLE OGEECHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,300 |
| LITTLE OGEECHEE CRK O/F | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,300 |
| REDDING BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 14,400 |
| REDDING BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 14,400 |
| READY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 350 |
| WOODWARD CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 720 |
| ARMUCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 430 |
| CROCKET CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 940 |
| GA RR- CSX RR- MARTA | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 9,760 |
| TURNER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 310 |
| JERICO CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 6,540 |
| BLUESTONE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,390 |
| SHILOH CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 4,390 |
| TALKING ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,490 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,490 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 990 |
| STANDLEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 990 |
| BETTY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 18,000 |
| SCOGGINS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 8,220 |
| KIMBROUGH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,060 |
| BUTTERNUT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 13,200 |
| POCKET BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 210 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 10,700 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 380 |
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.