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
MILL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 10
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 860
TAYLOR BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 962
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 962
LIBERTY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 769
HUNT CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 300
CRUMPTON CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 240
MUDDY BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 684
BRANCH Tennessee Poor 1940 86 2,853
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,853
BRADLEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,285
BRADLEY CREEK Tennessee Poor 1940 86 2,285
NORMAN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,514
NORMAN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,514
WISERS BRANCH Tennessee Good 1940 86 127
DUCK RIVER Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,424
PERRY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,424
LIBERTY CREEK OVERFLOW Tennessee Fair 1940 86 769
EATON BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,210
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,732
CFW RAILROAD Tennessee Fair 1940 86 12,952
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 5,073
BRADLEY CREEK Tennessee Poor 1940 86 5,073
BETSY WILLIS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,030
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1940 86 9,271
WILLIAMS CREEK Tennessee Poor 1940 86 1,235
PEARSONS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,235
BEAR CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 1,661
BASSES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,122
DUNCAN CREEK Tennessee Good 1940 86 344
EARTHMAN FORK CREEK Tennessee Poor 1940 86 1,115
STONES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 4,607
LITTLE MARROW BONE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 740
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 740
INDIAN CREEK Tennessee Good 1940 86 2,691
MILL CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,691
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1940 86 2,337
BROWNS CREEK Tennessee Good 1940 86 110
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1940 86 2,691
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1940 86 2,652
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 2,010
MARROWBONE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 60
CARNEY CREEK Tennessee Good 1940 86 70
EATONS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 240
SULPHUR CREEK Tennessee Good 1940 86 240
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 50
RICHLAND CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 6,780
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1940 86 12,530
LITTLE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 12,530
BEECH CREEK Tennessee Fair 1940 86 5,119

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.