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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,889 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| SANDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| ANDERSON BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,033 |
| BATTLE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 110 |
| GLOBE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 482 |
| BIG ROCK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 406 |
| HATCHETT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 250 |
| ROBERTSON FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 140 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,068 |
| PUMPKIN CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 150 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 440 |
| KNOB CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 200 |
| MCADOO CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 968 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 424 |
| HARRIS FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 272 |
| SHORT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 70 |
| BEE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 160 |
| JOUETT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 320 |
| CANEY CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 1,958 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 2,717 |
| STEWARTS CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 909 |
| MURRAY BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 531 |
| HARTS BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 24,383 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,860 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 420 |
| SMITH HOLLOW BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 334 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 319 |
| TRANBARGER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,873 |
| REEDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5,861 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 190 |
| HICKERSON BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 947 |
| SPIVEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 160 |
| BLACK FOX CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| HILLS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 540 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 540 |
| NELLIE BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| BROWN BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,468 |
| REPLINGER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 649 |
| LITTLE LIMESTONES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,064 |
| BOAZ CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,149 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 12,818 |
| CLEVER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 150 |
| NANCY BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 410 |
| OLD HICKORY LAKE | Tennessee | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,537 |
| SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1945 | 81 | 586 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,843 |
| LAUREL BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,843 |
| RACCOON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,843 |
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.