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