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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YELLOW RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,600 |
| ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 7,580 |
| OWENS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| LITTLE MUCKALEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,153 |
| TOTEOVER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| NORFOLK SOUTH RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,210 |
| HANNAHATCHEE CRK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 740 |
| WIMBERLY MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| BLUFF SPRINGS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| HANNAHATCHEE CRK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| CHOKEELAGEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| MUCKALOOCHEE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 660 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,550 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,300 |
| TOWN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 801 |
| CELEOTH CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| SCOTT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| OGEECHEE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 194 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| WHITEWATER CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| PATSILIGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 650 |
| LITTLE VINE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| LITTLE PATSILIGA CR TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| REEDY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| WOLF CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| PINE HEAD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| MOSSY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| BRANTLEY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| OCHLOCKNEE RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,250 |
| OQUINA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,190 |
| AUCILLA RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| REEDY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 530 |
| BIG SPRINGS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| YELLOW JACKET CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 990 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 158 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 320 |
| BIG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| SAVAGE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
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.