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
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Poor 1932 94 220
Yellow River Alabama Fair 1932 94 50
MOORES MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 300
COBBS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 255
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1933 93 5,040
KIRBY CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 145
NEELEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1933 93 325
BRANCH of JONES CREEK Alabama Good 1933 93 250
BRANCH Alabama Good 1933 93 242
MILLER BRANCH Alabama Good 1933 93 60
LONG ISLAND BRANCH Alabama Fair 1933 93 145
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1933 93 32,353
BLACKWATER CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 140
STREAM Alabama Fair 1933 93 110
Holloway Branch Alabama Fair 1933 93 80
CHILDERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 6,750
CHILDERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 6,750
CHILDERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 6,750
CHILDERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 6,750
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 9,880
BOGUE CHITTO CREEK RELIE Alabama Fair 1933 93 2,080
BOGUE CHITTO CREEK RELIE Alabama Fair 1933 93 2,080
BOGUE CHITTO CREEK RELIE Alabama Fair 1933 93 2,080
BOGUE CHITTO CREEK RELIE Alabama Fair 1933 93 2,080
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 25,120
ADAMS CREEK Alabama Fair 1933 93 495
POLEY CREEK Alabama Good 1933 93 20
Taylor Mill Creek Alabama Good 1933 93 230
Finikochika Creek Alabama Fair 1934 92 36
WEDOWEE CR. Alabama Fair 1934 92 50
Trib. to Minters Creek Alabama Fair 1934 92 4,500
Deadmans Branch Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,440
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 3,200
HOLLAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 16,975
YELLOW BRANCH Alabama Good 1934 92 130
KIRBY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 300
UNKNOWN Alabama Fair 1934 92 42
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 11,290
TOWN CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 5,693
STREAM INTO MUD CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 120
STREAM Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Good 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Good 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Good 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,646
SAUTY CREEK Alabama Good 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Good 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,646
STREAM Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,646

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.