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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURRICANE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,703 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25 |
| STRAWBERRY CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,370 |
| TRIB. TO BALLPLAY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,506 |
| JONES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 55 |
| Tribut. to Widows Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 472 |
| RAILROAD * BLACK CK | Alabama | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,250 |
| COOSA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,080 |
| BRANCH OFF YELLOWLEAF CR | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,200 |
| COOPER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 650 |
| RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,370 |
| YELLOWLEAF CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,739 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,000 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,000 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,000 |
| N. FORK OF MUDDY PRONG | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 642 |
| N. FORK OF MUDDY PRONG | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 600 |
| MUDDY PRONG CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 599 |
| Norfolk Railroad | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,487 |
| MAGEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,339 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,890 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,151 |
| 12 Mile Bend Slough | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,740 |
| 12 Mile Bend Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,740 |
| UT to Needham Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,930 |
| White Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,540 |
| Ragsdale Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,158 |
| Seven Mile Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,346 |
| TURNER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,390 |
| PETERSON BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25,784 |
| MYERS STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,184 |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,069 |
| REEDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 220 |
| MILL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,497 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 32,800 |
| MORGAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,130 |
| UCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 42 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 80 |
| IVY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 430 |
| DOUBLE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30,164 |
| DOUBLE BRANCH RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30,164 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,920 |
| MARINGO CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1931 | 95 | 170 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1931 | 95 | 220 |
| SILVER CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,147 |
| DUNLAP CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,100 |
| BLACK DRINK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,120 |
| WEST FORK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 290 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,800 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 617 |
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.