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
YELLOWLEAF CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 125
WOLF PEN CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 60
COHOBADIAH CREEK Alabama Poor 1932 94 50
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 80
BEAR CREEK Alabama Poor 1932 94 40
PARKELL CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 170
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,970
REED SWAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 500
PHILLIPS CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 50
HOLLAND COVE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 220
REID HOLLOW BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 65
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 220
BLACK CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 135
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,770
Frost Creek Alabama Fair 1932 94 880
Whiterock Creek Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,130
Horns Branch Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,130
KIRBY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 300
SHELTON CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 4,582
CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 120
QUARTER CREEK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 500
KIRBY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,040
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,977
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 140
Tribu. Big Coon Creek Alabama Fair 1932 94 132
BRYANT CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 2,130
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 225
WIMBERLY BRANCH Alabama Good 1932 94 50
SWAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,368
WIDOWS CREEK RELEIF Alabama Fair 1932 94 540
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 235
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 240
WALLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 396
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 31
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 377
KELLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 375
SLOUGH Alabama Fair 1932 94 20
HAMBRICK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 210
MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 220
PIGEON CREEK Alabama Poor 1932 94 140
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Poor 1932 94 80
TURKEY CREEK Alabama Poor 1932 94 80
STREAM Alabama Fair 1932 94 1,980
FEAGIN CREEK Alabama Poor 1932 94 80
POLLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 121
MARINGO CREEK Alabama Good 1932 94 190
ISLAND CREEK Alabama Good 1932 94 190
CO RT 1177 CREEK Alabama Fair 1932 94 25
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 300
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1932 94 300

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.