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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAWFISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| GRUBBY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,810 |
| MUSKET BAY | Georgia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 950 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,983 |
| HORSE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,590 |
| BORE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,740 |
| FISHING CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,740 |
| TWO RUN CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 9,380 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,900 |
| CHAMLEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,740 |
| ALLATOONA CREEK (LAKE) | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,400 |
| JONES BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,070 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,520 |
| SATILLA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,153 |
| WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,230 |
| GUM SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,080 |
| TUSSAHAW CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,680 |
| CATFISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,060 |
| CROOKED RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,680 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,210 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,542 |
| CSX RAILROAD (340404H) | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 42,500 |
| CSX RAILROAD (340404H) | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,490 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 36,000 |
| MUD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 7,520 |
| BIG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,080 |
| HOG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,410 |
| INDIAN TRAIL BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,510 |
| N BRANCH SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 158 |
| NORTH MOSQUITO CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,540 |
| BRANCH OF WILDCAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,390 |
| BRATCHER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,390 |
| PINEY WOODS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,810 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,050 |
| TWO MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,500 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,047 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,900 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 9,320 |
| ISLAND SHOALS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,710 |
| BIG CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 610 |
| FLANDERS BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,027 |
| KINCHAFOONEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 20,300 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 10,000 |
| CHESTATEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 17,400 |
| YAHOOLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 17,400 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,490 |
| POLECAT BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,570 |
| CEDAR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 8,130 |
| HILLS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 11,400 |
| SADDLE GAP BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 25,200 |
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.