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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAHOO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| REEDY BRANCH TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,906 |
| HENDERSON MILL CREEK TRB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,530 |
| LITTLE STONE MOUNTAIN CR | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,560 |
| DOOLITTLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,810 |
| SNAPFINGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,047 |
| LITTLE PENNAHATCHEE CRK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 560 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| PENNAHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| JINK FORD BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| COW PEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 190 |
| TURKEY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HEIDT BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| TURKEY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,080 |
| TURKEY BRANCH OVERFLOW | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,080 |
| POLLY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| LITTLE EBENEZER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| WHITE DEER BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| SOUTH BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,080 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 126 |
| JONES CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,259 |
| OPEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,350 |
| BULL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| SKEENAH CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 323 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,900 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,700 |
| FLINT RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| BOOZE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,020 |
| WOODWARD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| JOHNS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| NAILS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 126 |
| NAILS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| LINE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| KING BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| S. FORK PEACHTREE CRK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,270 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,220 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 960 |
| GIN BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,290 |
| JOES CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| FREDERICA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 32,400 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 32,400 |
| TERRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 32,400 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,470 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,310 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 950 |
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.