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.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAINT ROCK RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 675 |
| PAINT ROCK RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 672 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 746 |
| BERKLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| TEXAS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,460 |
| Lake View | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,270 |
| BLACK CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 105 |
| TRIB. TO ELKAHATCHEE CK | Alabama | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,657 |
| Bogue Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,850 |
| Bogue Creek Relief | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,271 |
| LIGON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,270 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,850 |
| SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,733 |
| Mill Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,460 |
| MAHAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,371 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,160 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1928 | 98 | 30,960 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,505 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,615 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,205 |
| GRANTS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| QUAIL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 34,100 |
| WHEELER LAKE | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 24,460 |
| WHEELER LAKE | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 26,220 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,230 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,670 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,670 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,670 |
| TRINITY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,670 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 32,590 |
| SPRING CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,733 |
| STRIPLING CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,240 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,880 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,160 |
| CAMP CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 110 |
| MIDDLE FORK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 90 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 210 |
| HURTSBORO CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1928 | 98 | 90 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,580 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,635 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,635 |
| PEA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,270 |
| CANEY BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,270 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1928 | 98 | 4,320 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,650 |
| CARTHAGE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,820 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,390 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,350 |
| CATEN SHOALS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 570 |
| Blue Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 25 |
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.