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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CHESTATEE RIVER Georgia Poor 1950 76 1,061
CHESTATEE TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 2,510
YOUNGS SWAMP Georgia Fair 1950 76 3,180
JACKIE CAMP SWAMP Georgia Good 1950 76 3,180
SNUFF BOX SWAMP Georgia Good 1950 76 2,380
FLINT RIVER OVERFLOW Georgia Fair 1950 76 10
BEAVER CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 4,850
SULPHUR CREEK TRIB. Georgia Fair 1950 76 780
FLAT SHOAL CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 140
CRAWFORD CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 20
CRAWFORD CREEK Georgia Poor 1950 76 20
WHITE SULPHUR CRK TRIB Georgia Poor 1950 76 158
WALNUT CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 120
PAPPYS CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 290
SULPHUR CREEK Georgia Poor 1950 76 780
BAY POLE CREEK TRIB. Georgia Good 1950 76 930
OCONEE CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 70
LITTLE RIVER TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 158
JACKS CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 970
MILL CREEK OVERFLOW Georgia Fair 1950 76 12,100
MILL CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 12,100
BEAMER CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 4,820
HOLLY CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 5,930
HOLLY CREEK O/F Georgia Good 1950 76 5,930
TOWN BRANCH TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 8,290
TOWN BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 4,480
COOPER BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 9,570
COOPER CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 9,570
WERACOBA CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 12,600
RANDALL CREEK TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 8,191
COX CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 150
FLATROCK CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 570
WERACOBA CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 100
FREEMAN CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 30
DRY FORK CREEK Georgia Poor 1950 76 158
LONG CREEK Georgia Poor 1950 76 10
SANDY RUN CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 23,600
MULE CREEK TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 10
DRY RUN CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 1,920
BIG INDIAN CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 430
JUNIPER CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 350
SCARECORN CREEK TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 1,380
TAN TROUGH CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 270
GRIFFIN BRANCH Georgia Fair 1950 76 490
GRIFFIN BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 210
OTTER CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 210
ALABAHA RIVER TRIB. Georgia Good 1950 76 170
LAKE CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 80
LONG BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 240
LITTLE GLADY CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 140

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.