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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LICK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| STYX RIVER | Alabama | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 37 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 9,703 |
| GRAVEYARD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,839 |
| Kennedy Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 128 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 24,066 |
| EASTABOGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,041 |
| JACKSONS CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,345 |
| EGONIAGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,241 |
| EGONIAGA CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,941 |
| EGONIAGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,941 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,413 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,413 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,413 |
| HENRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,578 |
| BURTON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,600 |
| SOX CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,600 |
| BENNETT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,904 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,857 |
| RAM HORN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,270 |
| PLUM SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,725 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,110 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,110 |
| SOU.RR | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,110 |
| BELL BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,690 |
| NASH CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,690 |
| BURDINE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 4,270 |
| UT BIG CREEK (+) | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,445 |
| BEAN STACK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 961 |
| UT BEAN STACK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 961 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,329 |
| COWPEN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,120 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,310 |
| Jenny Watson Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,313 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,570 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,797 |
| ROCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,884 |
| RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,220 |
| Clear Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,330 |
| Rushing Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,190 |
| Mud Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,330 |
| Mud Creek Relief | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,330 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,810 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,900 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,900 |
| BIG BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,690 |
| Trib. of Hells Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,520 |
| Branch of Luxapillia | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,220 |
| BURCHAM BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 765 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 430 |
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.