Historic Bridges in Alabama

2,703 bridges built before 1951 in Alabama still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 2,703 bridges in Alabama 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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
Genetta Ditch Alabama Poor 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Good 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Fair 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Fair 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Good 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Good 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Good 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Fair 1800 226
Genetta Ditch Alabama Fair 1800 226
Unamed Branch Alabama Fair 1800 226 15
Jernigan Mill CRK Alabama Fair 1800 226 10
BLACKWATER CREEK Alabama Poor 1898 128 400
LOST CREEK Alabama Poor 1900 126 150
Driver Creek Alabama Poor 1900 126 15
SOUTHERNLNRAILROAD Alabama Fair 1900 126 495
RODGERS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1900 126 250
TRIB. TO WHITSITT CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 100
COPPER ROCK CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 75
DOUBLE BRIDGES CREEK Alabama Poor 1900 126 55
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 240
BLUE GUT CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 250
Flurry Branch Alabama Fair 1900 126 230
Wiley Branch Alabama Fair 1900 126 275
Woods Creek Alabama Good 1900 126 150
NORTH FORK BUTT RIVER Alabama Fair 1900 126 260
Bush Creek Alabama Fair 1900 126 160
East Branch Luxapallila Alabama Fair 1900 126 390
Beaver Creek Relief Alabama Fair 1900 126 340
Little New River Alabama Fair 1900 126 500
NORTH FORK Alabama Fair 1900 126 105
NO BUSINESS CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 270
Beaver Creek Alabama Fair 1900 126 305
TRIB. TO COLWELL CREEK Alabama Good 1900 126 200
SOUTH FORK SCARHAM CREEK Alabama Poor 1900 126 94
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1900 126 510
SMALL CREEK Alabama Poor 1900 126 125
YELLOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 290
NORTH FORK CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 60
Moore Creek Alabama Fair 1900 126 125
TALLADEGA CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 14
BEAVER POND CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 210
BRANCH Alabama Good 1900 126 30
HOOD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1900 126 40
FINKS MILL POND Alabama Poor 1900 126 302
BRANCH Alabama Good 1900 126 460
LITTLE TALL RIVER Alabama Good 1900 126 105
BIG PRARIE CREEK TRIB. Alabama Good 1900 126 200
WHITSITT CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 100
DUCK CREEK Alabama Fair 1900 126 700
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1900 126 80

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.