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
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.