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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,134 |
| HONEYCUTT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,600 |
| BIG CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| STONEY POINT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 633 |
| MERIDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,247 |
| M. FK. FORKED DEER RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| NORTH FORK DEER RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| BEAR CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 441 |
| JONES BEND CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 790 |
| BEAR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| PINEY RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 982 |
| LITTLE SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 982 |
| LITTLE SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 982 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 982 |
| SIMMONS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 243 |
| HAW BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 243 |
| HALEY CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| S. FORK HURRICANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 401 |
| SOUTH FORK BLUE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 401 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,707 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,707 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,707 |
| MORRISON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 81 |
| CRABTREE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| HUDSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 464 |
| KOONTZ CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 628 |
| FURNACE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,389 |
| WHITES CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,051 |
| THIRD CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,430 |
| FLAT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,749 |
| SWAN POND CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,010 |
| HINES CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BULL RUN CR | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 180 |
| KNOB CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,446 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,917 |
| GRASSY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,173 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,648 |
| FOURTH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,452 |
| FOURTH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,841 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,132 |
| SECOND CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,395 |
| SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,634 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 683 |
| EAST FORK OF SUGAR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 416 |
| SHOALLY BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| BLUEWATER CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| BLUEWATER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
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.