Historic Bridges in Georgia
1,832 bridges built before 1951 in Georgia still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,832 bridges in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,520 |
| OOTHKALOOGA CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,542 |
| CHAMLEE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 250 |
| PISCOLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 200 |
| BANKS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 8,050 |
| BANKS CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 8,050 |
| WYATTS BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,080 |
| BAY GALL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,080 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,600 |
| SOUTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 780 |
| SANDY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 18,106 |
| NORTH UTOY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,440 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,470 |
| NANCY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,906 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,470 |
| BALL MILL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,906 |
| CSX RR (340311N) | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,840 |
| ELLIJAY RIVER | Georgia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,610 |
| MILL POND BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 11,700 |
| ALCOVY RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,200 |
| LITTLE HAYNES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 39,700 |
| EAST FORK LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 380 |
| CURRY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 10,100 |
| BAY GALL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,080 |
| PRUITT CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,240 |
| MILL CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,750 |
| NELSON CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,050 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,050 |
| GEORGIA MARBLE CO RR | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| LONG SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| LONG SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| DARNELL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| LONG SWAMP CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| LONG SWAMP CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,830 |
| TIGER CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 323 |
| FISHPOND DRAIN | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,260 |
| WEST FORK DEEP CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,020 |
| WOLF CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 323 |
| INMAN BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,410 |
| JOHNSONS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 540 |
| JONES CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1929 | 97 | 540 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 323 |
| STONE CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,330 |
| SWIFT CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,960 |
| CR 297 BAY STREET | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 832 |
| DIX BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,570 |
| DENMARK LAKE DRAIN | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| OKAPILCO CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| McINTOSH CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10,400 |
| CASEY CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19,831 |
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.