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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNAN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 832 |
| ROCKY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 780 |
| OTTER HOLE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| CANEY FORK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,370 |
| ABOOTHLACOOSTA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 519 |
| NORTH FORK CROOKED RIV | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,680 |
| SHINGLE SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,380 |
| WALKER SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,380 |
| MILLERS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 14,600 |
| WALKER SWAMP | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 410 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,600 |
| BETHEL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,400 |
| TRESTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,720 |
| CANEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 323 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 8,850 |
| SPANISH CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| SPANISH CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| SPANISH CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| SPANISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| THOMAS BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| LONG BRANCH TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| SPANISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| CROSS SWAMP | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| SATILLA RIVER TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| SPANISH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HARMON CANAL | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 14,600 |
| OCHILLEE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,153 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,500 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,500 |
| KELLOGG CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,800 |
| MIDDLE OCONEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 16,500 |
| CONLEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,300 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,870 |
| ALLATOONA CREEK (LAKE) | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51,000 |
| NOSES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 31,100 |
| CAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,360 |
| CAT CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,660 |
| CAT CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,660 |
| 20 MILE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| 20 MILE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,890 |
| 20 MILE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,090 |
| BIG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,610 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| DEAD OAK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,100 |
| DEAD OAK CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,100 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,594 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
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.