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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLING BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 713 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,904 |
| SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER | Tennessee | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,904 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,298 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1949 | 77 | 35,829 |
| BIG GOOSE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,717 |
| CALFKILLER RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,283 |
| SULPHUR SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 527 |
| ANDY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,360 |
| FLAT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 378 |
| NORTH FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,196 |
| WEAKLEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,152 |
| MOUNT MORIAH BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 498 |
| GARRISON FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 522 |
| CLEM CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| DRYLAND CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 140 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| DODDY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| BRANCH OF MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| GORDON BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CASCADE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| CLEM CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| WEAKLEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 190 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 499 |
| ANTHONY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,615 |
| BOBO CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 424 |
| BOBO CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 424 |
| S FORK CROOKED CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81 |
| HUNTING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,761 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,761 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,637 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,072 |
| BROWN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,843 |
| PISTOL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 640 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,568 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 862 |
| LAUREY BANK BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,041 |
| SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5,623 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,763 |
| CHESTUEE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,210 |
| FAULKNERS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,462 |
| BLUE SPRINGS BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 446 |
| BRYMER CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,070 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,070 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 315 |
| MARSHALL CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
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.