AUGUSTA, Ga. - Historic Augusta has been working to preserve Augusta landmarks for the past three years.

This year's list of things to save and revitalize had a surprising newcomer—Downtown’s 5th Street bridge.

Some Augusta officials say the poor, rundown condition of the bridge may force them to tear it down.

Historic Augusta’s Director, Erick Montgomery is concerned Augusta might lose its 75-year-old bridge.

"There's been discussion about the possibility of is it obsolete? Does it need to be replaced? Does it even need to exist?" asked Montgomery.

Montgomery is dedicated to seeing that Augusta doesn't lose the landmark.

"I think it's important to list things that matter to the entire community or should matter to the entire community," says Montgomery

Augusta Mayor, Deke Copenhaver, says maintaining historic landmarks, like the 5th Street bridge, requires the cooperation of groups like the Downtown Development Authority, Augusta Tomorrow and Historic Augusta.

"To preserve these buildings does take a team effort and overall vision,” says Mayor Copenhaver. “I am personally committed to preserving the historic character of the city of Augusta. I think we're starting to do a much, much better job of that."

Historic Augusta says the bridge can be repaired through conventional methods and special historic rehabilitation grants.

"Historically there's always been a bridge in that location since the 1790s and we hope that will continue because we think it's essential to the economic viability of downtown,” says Montgomery. “It's a direct link to downtown Augusta."

Historic Augusta will now start working with the city to see how they can add some much needed revitalization to the historic bridge.

Several other sites made this year's "Endangered Properties" list, they include:
*The Southern Milling Company on Twiggs Street
*C.T. Walker Home in the Laney Walker district
*The Old Sue Reynolds School on Wrightsboro Road
*Martha Lester School on Broad Street
*A.C. Griggs School on Old Savannah Road
*Jessamine Hill on Richmond Hill Road
*Two historic homes at 916 and 920 Greene Street
*A warehouse at 901 Reynolds Street