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
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.