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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANEY FORK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 570 |
| BELLE MEADE BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,444 |
| STONERS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,063 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,028 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,583 |
| SORGHUM CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,807 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,592 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,337 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,337 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,140 |
| OTTER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| EATONS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,904 |
| EATONS CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,904 |
| EARTHMAN FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| SOUTH FORK SYCAMORE CREE | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 930 |
| SULPUR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BAKERS FORK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| PAGES BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,110 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 630 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,982 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,060 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,390 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,740 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,053 |
| OTTER CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 16,411 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 22,140 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 961 |
| LOST CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,843 |
| STEWMANS CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 294 |
| HOLMES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| SINK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 386 |
| GARNER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 810 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 760 |
| SULPUR FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 140 |
| TRACE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| WOLF DEN BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 420 |
| GARNER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 707 |
| NASH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 641 |
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.