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
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.