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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,430 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,640 |
| MOSTELLER CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,010 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,810 |
| LITTLE PACHITLA CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,810 |
| LITTLE NOONDAY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 24,500 |
| CSX RAILROAD (50430W) | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,980 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,080 |
| AMICALOLA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,850 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,850 |
| SHOAL CREEK TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,710 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,000 |
| TRIB BIG SLOUGH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,650 |
| SOUTH PRONG CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| MARINE CORP CANAL | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,230 |
| PICKENS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SPRING CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,110 |
| DYKES CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,600 |
| NAILS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 940 |
| PROCTOR CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 24,300 |
| M-9180 BOULEVARD | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,100 |
| SOUTH RIVER TRIB | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,070 |
| OOSTANAULA RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,490 |
| SALACOA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,060 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,060 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,760 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE RIVER | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 340 |
| BEULAH BRANCH TRIB. | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,820 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,360 |
| HURRICANE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,180 |
| GOULDIN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 21,900 |
| MILKHOUSE BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15,300 |
| RED OAK CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| BAY POLE CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| BIG SLOUGH TRIB | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,710 |
| KENDALL CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,220 |
| WERACOBA CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,900 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,160 |
| ROARING BRANCH | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,700 |
| COOPER CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 16,300 |
| FLATROCK CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,000 |
| FLATROCK BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,720 |
| PUMPKINVINE CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 16,910 |
| LONG BRANCH | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,820 |
| BRANCH OF MOSQUITO CREEK | Georgia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,870 |
| NS RAILROAD | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 460 |
| WARDS CREEK | Georgia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,140 |
| CELEOTH CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 158 |
| DRY CREEK | Georgia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 320 |
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.