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
STREAM Alabama Fair 1930 96 17,850
Branch Alabama Fair 1930 96 5,574
Stream Alabama Fair 1930 96 3,624
UT BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 7,080
COVE CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 12,660
TOMBIGBEE RVR REL Alabama Fair 1930 96 684
LOCUST FORK WARRIOR R Alabama Poor 1930 96 119
TOMBIGBEE RVR REL Alabama Fair 1930 96 684
TOMBIGBEE RVR REL Alabama Fair 1930 96 684
TURKEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 7,405
COOSA RIVER Alabama Fair 1930 96 6,426
TOMBIGBEE RVR REL Alabama Fair 1930 96 684
HOG FOOT CREEK Alabama Poor 1930 96 110
CO RT 1104 CREEK Alabama Poor 1930 96 55
LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 140
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1930 96 16,982
STREAM Alabama Fair 1930 96 1,810
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1930 96 7,524
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1930 96 8,488
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1930 96 133
Branch Alabama Fair 1930 96 1,693
SELF CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 885
CO RT 1252 Alabama Good 1930 96 25
SHOAL CREEK EMBANKMENT Alabama Fair 1930 96 2,877
RED MOUTH CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 1,364
BEAVERS CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Fair 1930 96 641
SELF CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Fair 1930 96 12
CREEK Alabama Poor 1930 96 100
CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 100
THOMAS CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 3,725
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 2,552
BLACK CREEK Alabama Fair 1930 96 17,525
N FORK GRIFFIN CRK Alabama Good 1930 96 7,126
SOFKAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Poor 1931 95 60
STREAM Alabama Fair 1931 95 2,760
STREAM Alabama Fair 1931 95 2,760
ROCKY CREEK Alabama Fair 1931 95 2,760
MOORES CREEK Alabama Fair 1931 95 660
LITTLE CAHABA RV Alabama Fair 1931 95 13,250
White Creek Alabama Fair 1931 95 4,540
HUGLEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1931 95 3,970
Clifty Creek Alabama Fair 1931 95 2,910
HURRICANE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1931 95 8,288
CHUNCHULA BRANCH Alabama Fair 1931 95 3,790
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1931 95 16,000
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1931 95 1,600
LANEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1931 95 869
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1931 95 5,530
Tributary to Mud Creek Alabama Good 1931 95 104
FRISCO RR Alabama Fair 1931 95 600

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.