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
HASTY BRANCH Georgia Fair 1950 76 570
SHELLSTONE CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 590
BIG BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 440
HAMMOCKS BRANCH Georgia Fair 1950 76 440
TURKEY CREEK OVERFLOW Georgia Fair 1950 76 150
SULLIVAN CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 250
ALCOVY RIVER Georgia Fair 1950 76 24,700
BIG FLAT CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 9,840
BAY CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 13,100
PERCH CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 290
PERCH CREEK OVERFLOW Georgia Good 1950 76 290
GREASY BRANCH Georgia Good 1950 76 370
SATILLA RIVER TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 850
CSX RAILROAD (279526Y) Georgia Fair 1950 76 10
WILLIAMS CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 194
WHITESIDES CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 194
GOLDENS CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 158
LITTLE BRIER CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 70
CSX RAILROAD (279774X) Georgia Fair 1950 76 40
BRUSH CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 1,690
STEEL CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 158
KINCHAFOONEE CR TRIB Georgia Good 1950 76 350
MAULDIN MILL CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 3,970
KENYON CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 1,370
DRY CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 1,740
HOUSE CREEK OVERFLOW Georgia Good 1950 76 360
HOUSE CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 110
UPTON CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 158
PISTOL CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 30
FISHING CREEK Georgia Good 1950 76 60
BIG SANDY CREEK Georgia Fair 1950 76 150
J. STROM THURMOND DAM Georgia Fair 1950 76 1,350

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.