Historic Bridges in Florida
707 bridges built before 1951 in Florida still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 707 bridges in Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Creek | Florida | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| Moore Creek | Florida | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 800 |
| Ditch | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 300 |
| Unnamed Branch | Florida | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 1,400 |
| Unnamed Branch | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 3,000 |
| Branch of Kennedy Creek | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 250 |
| Unnamed Branch | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 2,400 |
| Coldwater Creek | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 500 |
| Moore Creek | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 450 |
| Mare Branch | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 350 |
| Unnamed Branch | Florida | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 500 |
| Juniper Creek | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 500 |
| Pond Creek | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 1,200 |
| Wakulla River | Florida | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 1,400 |
| Vause Branch | Florida | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 650 |
| Bay Branch | Florida | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 1,500 |
| WHIDDEN CREEK | Florida | Good | 1910 | 116 | 372 |
| HILLSBOROUGH RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 30,500 |
| LITTLE PAYNE CREEK | Florida | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 600 |
| BAKER CANAL | Florida | Good | 1915 | 111 | 17,900 |
| HUDSON BAYOU | Florida | Good | 1916 | 110 | 10,200 |
| MILL BRANCH | Florida | Good | 1916 | 110 | 511 |
| SUNDOWN CREEK | Florida | Good | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| Wagner Creek Canal | Florida | Good | 1919 | 107 | 418 |
| PAYNE CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 93 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 33,000 |
| FOX BRANCH | Florida | Good | 1920 | 106 | 20,500 |
| Deep Creek | Florida | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 9,089 |
| Swamp Area (Gully) | Florida | Good | 1920 | 106 | 2 |
| BOOKER CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 16,000 |
| Steinhatchee River | Florida | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 150 |
| ALAPAHA RIVER OVERFLOW | Florida | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,200 |
| AZALEA CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,800 |
| CRESCENT LAKE OUTFLOW | Florida | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 91 |
| HILLSBOROUGH RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 18,500 |
| HILLSBOROUGH RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,300 |
| CURLEW CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 22,000 |
| SHORE DRIVE CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,100 |
| MINNOW CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,250 |
| WHITAKER BAYOU | Florida | Good | 1923 | 103 | 30,500 |
| HELLS BAY | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,000 |
| S. FORK MIDDLE RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,600 |
| LIGHTFOOT CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,800 |
| LITTLE MANATEE RELIEF | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,800 |
| MINETTA BRANCH | Florida | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 3,100 |
| BRANCH OF ROCKY CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 401 |
| FISHWEIR CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,600 |
| MILLERS CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 27,500 |
| BRADDOCK CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,050 |
| CAR SEAT CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,100 |
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.