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