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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.