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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 28,220 |
| WEST FORK FLINT RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,462 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,243 |
| CHIKASANOXEE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| SOUTHERNRR | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,790 |
| STRIPLING CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,240 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,526 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,770 |
| POND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 220 |
| LIGHTWOODKNOT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 110 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,910 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,690 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,870 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,210 |
| BAYBRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 210 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,310 |
| Hubbard Springs Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,350 |
| Mooney Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,350 |
| CORN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,890 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,060 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,240 |
| Yellow Creek Relief | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,191 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,260 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,890 |
| SIKES MILL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,900 |
| Colwell Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,220 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,154 |
| NS RailRoad | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,803 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,469 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 210 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 18,080 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20,950 |
| FOXTRAP CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| LADIGA CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 38 |
| LADIGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 38 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 32 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 351 |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 402 |
| SHADES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,751 |
| SOUTHERN RAILROAD | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| TANYARD CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 460 |
| REPUBLIC STEEL RAILROAD | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 16,100 |
| CENTRAL OF GA RAIL-ROAD | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| Branch of Kincaid Ck. | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,270 |
| WIGGINS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,340 |
| ISBELL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| BLACK CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,820 |
| ROBERTSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| PAULINES BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,614 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
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.