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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 531 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 531 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 531 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 531 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,401 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,401 |
| MORRELL CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,401 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,401 |
| MILL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,602 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,302 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,648 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,648 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 946 |
| HALL TOWN CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 491 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 705 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 705 |
| WEST FORK DRAKES CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 650 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| WEST PRONG FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| GARRETT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| GARRETT CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| HATCHEL CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,380 |
| SECOND CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 954 |
| HARRIS BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| LITTLE DOUBLE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| ROCKY RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 262 |
| WITTY CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 538 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,176 |
| CARSON CREEK | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| LOYD BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 463 |
| KIPLINGER CREEK | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 140 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,844 |
| BIG LIMESTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,444 |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 743 |
| LITTLE LIMESTONE CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,064 |
| BLACKWELL BRANCH | Tennessee | Good | 1950 | 76 | 346 |
| DOWNING BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 506 |
| SPRING CREEK BRANCH | Tennessee | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 907 |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 396 |
| MAYO CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 305 |
| HARPETH RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,780 |
| WEST HARPETH RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,592 |
| MURFREES FORK CREEK | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,039 |
| HARPETH RIVER | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,592 |
| LYNNWOOD BRANCH | Tennessee | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
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.