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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOCCOA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 323 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,040 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,920 |
| UNIWATTI CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,550 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30,900 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,100 |
| CSX RAILROAD (639818R) | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 8,530 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,170 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,500 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,790 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 770 |
| BIG TURNIPTOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19,100 |
| LITTLE TURNIPTOWN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19,100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 323 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 17,900 |
| BLACKWOOD CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,200 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 10,200 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 18,600 |
| SCOTT BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,900 |
| LICK CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,560 |
| BOWDEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,840 |
| BIG HAYNES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 39,700 |
| LITTLE BEAVERDAM CR TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 180 |
| LITTLE BEAVERDAM CR TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 70 |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,460 |
| SANDY RUN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,500 |
| BAY GALL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 7,900 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,350 |
| MIDDLE OCONEE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 14,700 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,170 |
| COMMISSIONER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,560 |
| FISHING CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,730 |
| HAYNES SWAMP | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 8,540 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 580 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Georgia | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 540 |
| BONEVILLE STREAM | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,510 |
| COOSAWATTEE RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 740 |
| TALKING ROCK CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,340 |
| FISH CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 14,400 |
| TIMPSON CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 20 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 25,800 |
| CHICKSAWHATCHEE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 13,200 |
| MIDDLE CREEK O/F | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 801 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 801 |
| NEW RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,101 |
| BRANCH OF OPEN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,350 |
| BRANCH OF SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,010 |
| TY TY CREEK TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1928 | 98 | 110 |
| WET WEATHER BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,520 |
| TWO RUN CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,560 |
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.