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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.