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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| WILMOUTH CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| HILL CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 370 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 710 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 809 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,231 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,231 |
| CSX RR (ABANDONED) | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,231 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,624 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,624 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,624 |
| BIG SANDY RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,624 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,624 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,606 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,732 |
| SLAGLE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| GEORGE CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SIMERLY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,386 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 716 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| HALF PONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BLUE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,869 |
| LITTLE PROCTOR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| PROCTOR BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| FERRELL BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| FERRELL BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| BEANS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 290 |
| NORTH FORK BLUE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,264 |
| CASCADE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| CASCADE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| BOBO CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 940 |
| RILEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| DUCK RIVER | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,650 |
| CROSSLIN BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| NOAH FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| NOAH FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 441 |
| BREWER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,446 |
| BEANS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 501 |
| LITTLE DUCK RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,748 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,204 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,271 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,358 |
| DADDYS CREEK (CWMA) | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
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.