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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| COON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 930 |
| BEELER FORK BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,215 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 416 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 416 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 416 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 856 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 856 |
| STEADMAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| CHICKEN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 301 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,450 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,450 |
| W F MULBERRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 273 |
| MORTON BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| HARBIN BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| WYATT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| COLLIER SPRINGS | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,949 |
| MANSON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,949 |
| WALKER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,069 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,822 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 556 |
| FLINT RIVER | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,610 |
| LITTLE LIMESTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,291 |
| SMITH BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,291 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,291 |
| WEST FORK MULBERRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,225 |
| EAST FORK MULBERRY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,225 |
| TOWN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,244 |
| STEEKEE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,569 |
| STEEKEE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,569 |
| STEEKEE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,533 |
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,603 |
| SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,862 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 723 |
| GRAHAM CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| PUNCHEON CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SALT LICK CRK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 180 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| CARR CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,294 |
| WEST TENNESSEE RR | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,337 |
| LACKEY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,098 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,294 |
| GRIFFITH CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| MILL BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 552 |
| JOHNS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 552 |
| LOONEYS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 690 |
| BIG ROCK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 406 |
| COFFEY BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| ROBERTSON FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
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.