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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPENCE MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| LITTLE GREENBRIER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| EAST FORK LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,220 |
| FLAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,360 |
| LITTLE OGEECHEE RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SANDY RUN CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIV TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,070 |
| BOYD BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 194 |
| LITTLE PALMETTO CRK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 670 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| GRANT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TOWALIGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,540 |
| SATILLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 380 |
| HUNTERS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 290 |
| SATILLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,410 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HANNA BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| WHITEOAK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| KINNARD CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HERDS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HERDS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| HERDS CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| JACK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,250 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,740 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 760 |
| BUCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,530 |
| REEDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| OKEEWALKEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 194 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| LIME SINK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| LIME SINK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| BUCKHORN BRANCH TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| BUCKHORN BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| MARC BRANCH | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 370 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 230 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| FLORENCE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| BIG BAY | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,470 |
| GRANNY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| GOOSE RUN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| GARVAN BAY TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 410 |
| ONE MILE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 7,960 |
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.