Historic Bridges in Tennessee
2,857 bridges built before 1951 in Tennessee still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,857 bridges in Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BRUSH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,167 |
| STILLHOUSE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,167 |
| ROGERS BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,167 |
| MINTON BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,167 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,167 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,669 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,821 |
| WORKHOUSE BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 470 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22,469 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 540 |
| GAYOSO BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 560 |
| DITCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,972 |
| 02800 0K274 & CSX RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 27,391 |
| ROUNDLICK CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,375 |
| PLUNKETTS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,375 |
| HOGAN CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,189 |
| REEDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,060 |
| DRAKES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,515 |
| DRAKES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 480 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 370 |
| EAST FORK BLEDSOE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,385 |
| BULLRUN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,255 |
| DODSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 860 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 827 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,144 |
| LT FORK DRY BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 124 |
| BYBEE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,300 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| BLACKLEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,510 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,079 |
| BARKLEY BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 9,226 |
| PIGG BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 436 |
| TURNER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 901 |
| LITTLE TURNBULL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,977 |
| ARRINGTON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| QUINN BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 380 |
| NORTH FORK OF FLAT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| SOUTH FORK OF FLAT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| MURFREES FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| GROVE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| PARKER BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,886 |
| BRANCHI | Tennessee | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,323 |
| HURRICANE CR. (COLSP) | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 109 |
| KENNEDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| LANE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,110 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
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.