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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT to Mulberry Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,960 |
| CAINE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,790 |
| ATWOOD BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,180 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,180 |
| TROUBLESOME CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,180 |
| TROUBLESOME CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,130 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,060 |
| BRANCH RELIEF | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,620 |
| BRANCH RELIEF | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,710 |
| DEAL CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 960 |
| RILEY CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 990 |
| WATSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 880 |
| EDDIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,808 |
| WHITEROCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,695 |
| HORNS BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,883 |
| SOUTH FORK BLACKOAK CRK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 137 |
| BRANCH TO ESLAVA | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,863 |
| BRANCH TO MAGNOLIA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,863 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,863 |
| OSELIGEE CK(HORSE LOT) | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,280 |
| KIRBY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 180 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,930 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,520 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,520 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,400 |
| CABIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,716 |
| JOPPA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,716 |
| GILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,960 |
| GILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,960 |
| SAND VALLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,530 |
| JONES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,530 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,890 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,540 |
| Kennedy Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,710 |
| BOGUELICHITTO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| Wallace Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 380 |
| Springlet of Mooneys BK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,140 |
| Charlies Creek | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,130 |
| Charlies Crk Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,130 |
| BURCHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,500 |
| EASTABOGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,120 |
| Branch of Lubbub Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,274 |
| Trib. of Lubbub Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,476 |
| LineBarger Branch | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,618 |
| Beaver Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,218 |
| INDIAN CRK. | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 900 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,367 |
| MUSCADINE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,458 |
| LITTLE CHILATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,350 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20,924 |
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.