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 RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,599 |
| STONE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 572 |
| NALLS BEACH BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,433 |
| WET WEATHER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,433 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,940 |
| GUESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BEESWAX CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,176 |
| Baker Creek | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 46 |
| HOG BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 450 |
| BEAR CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| BENGESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,120 |
| MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 330 |
| ROBINSONS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 530 |
| KETCHEPEDRAKEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 907 |
| Tribu. Little Crow Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 64 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,000 |
| JACOB CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 570 |
| SOUTHRAIL RAILROAD | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,500 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 105 |
| PRUDES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,002 |
| TERRAPIN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,430 |
| HALLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,000 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 960 |
| TRIB TO CROW CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| SNAPPER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| SNAPPER CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 21 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 480 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 696 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,010 |
| FROST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17 |
| TALLADEGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 230 |
| ROAN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| KELLEY CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 515 |
| COTACO CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SHADES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 475 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,221 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,632 |
| NO NAME CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 77 |
| WHITE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,658 |
| COLD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,772 |
| CONRAD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,011 |
| PEA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,390 |
| LIL BEAVER DAM BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,571 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 270 |
| BARROWS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,286 |
| Buck Creek | Alabama | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
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.