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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINDROW BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 808 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,490 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| HARPETH RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TOWN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,750 |
| SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| SHORT CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,482 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 564 |
| OVERALL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 34,465 |
| OVERALL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 34,465 |
| STONES RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25,759 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 690 |
| BRIMSTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 490 |
| PINE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,240 |
| OVERFLOW OF SEQUATCHIE R | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,697 |
| SEQUATCHIE RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,697 |
| COOPS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,963 |
| YELLOW BREECHES CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,069 |
| LAUREL BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 676 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 9,539 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 676 |
| ROYSTER CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,134 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 7,982 |
| CNIC RAILROAD | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,726 |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 12,903 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 819 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,939 |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| WORKHOUSE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,463 |
| WORKHOUSE BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,678 |
| WORKHOUSE BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 780 |
| CUMBERLAND BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,399 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,328 |
| CHEROKEE BAYOU | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 900 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,500 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| WORKHOUSE BAYOU | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 810 |
| DITCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,070 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,200 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,393 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 808 |
| FERGUSON BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 543 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 287 |
| LITTLE PEYTONS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 167 |
| PIG CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 503 |
| PERKINS BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 769 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 173 |
| CAYLESS CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,914 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,810 |
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.