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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEN MILE CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 5,620 |
| LITTLE TEN MILE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 5,620 |
| BAY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 6,050 |
| BAY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,050 |
| MURPHY POND | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 4,210 |
| MURPHY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 4,270 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 3,630 |
| CAT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| GAY MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 190 |
| LOTTS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,730 |
| PANTHER BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,960 |
| ST. MARYS RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,600 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 12,900 |
| BIG CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,100 |
| PROCTOR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 16,300 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,250 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,250 |
| SOUTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 18,106 |
| NORTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 18,106 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,906 |
| NANCY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 12,500 |
| LONG ISLAND CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,740 |
| LOWER WALL ST PARKING LO | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,047 |
| NANCY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,047 |
| NANCY CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,047 |
| BIG PANTHER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 560 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,820 |
| NEAL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,820 |
| BIG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 690 |
| SOUTH PRONG CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,580 |
| BENS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,810 |
| BUCK CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,330 |
| CRAWFORD CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,980 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,900 |
| DROWNING BEAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 8,800 |
| TAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10,800 |
| NORTH FORK TAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 11,900 |
| ETOWAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,740 |
| SHANTY BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,560 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 430 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 270 |
| JESTERS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 8,450 |
| BUTTERMILK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 25,100 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,650 |
| ECHECONNEE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,870 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,020 |
| POLE BRIDGE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,950 |
| PENNAHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,900 |
| CAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,490 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,390 |
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.