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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
PUNCHEON BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 100
HATLEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 5,683
SAW MILL BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 831
LICK CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 1,935
DRY HOLLOW BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 224
CURT BRANCH Tennessee Good 1947 79 224
FAUCETT BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 3,836
EAST FORK MULBERRY CREEK Tennessee Poor 1947 79 40
CAMPERS CREEK Tennessee Good 1947 79 11,876
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 14,232
WELLS CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 20,015
DUCK RIVER Tennessee Fair 1947 79 24,920
FATTY BREAD CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 2,848
JOHNS BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 3,878
FLAT CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 6,242
CARLTON BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 4,634
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 2,973
CARDIFF CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 13,820
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 11,429
CANEY CREEK Tennessee Good 1947 79 14,032
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 564
DRAINAGE DITCH Tennessee Good 1947 79 3,353
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1947 79 1,860
TUCKAHOE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 2,142
SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR Tennessee Fair 1947 79 26,680
MULHERRIN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 873
DRAKES CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 35,829
RONEY CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 5,780
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 5,780
RED RIVER Tennessee Poor 1947 79 4,108
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 4,108
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1947 79 4,496
SUMMERS BRANCH Tennessee Poor 1947 79 4,496
CEDAR CREEK Tennessee Fair 1947 79 1,278
LAUREL BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 1,415
LAUREL BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1947 79 1
SINKING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 1,117
SINKING CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 1,117
BRANCH Tennessee Fair 1948 78 1,117
LITTLE RIVER Tennessee Good 1948 78 7,307
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1948 78 7,307
CLEAR CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 550
SIX MILE CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 550
CANDIES CREEK Tennessee Good 1948 78 7,322
MOUNTAIN CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 1,570
DRY CREEK Tennessee Good 1948 78 1,855
BRANCH Tennessee Good 1948 78 1,855
GAP CREEK Tennessee Poor 1948 78 2,752
INDIAN CAMP CREEK Tennessee Fair 1948 78 6,723
GREENBRIER CREEK Tennessee Good 1948 78 6,723

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.