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
STRINGER CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 165
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 7,538
STINKING BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,439
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 235
COTTON COVE CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 182
KUGLAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 7,196
BIG CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 15,349
BRANCH of WIDOWS CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 515
Tribut. to Widows Creek Alabama Fair 1934 92 230
BRYANT CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 185
UNDERWOOD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 400
SWAMP BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,138
COPELAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 1,250
HURRICANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 190
WALNUT CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 65
LIMESTONE CR RELIEF Alabama Fair 1934 92 3,200
Ttibu. Little Coon Creek Alabama Fair 1934 92 68
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1934 92 24,500
WHITFIELD CANAL Alabama Fair 1934 92 20,210
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 11,200
ROUND ISLAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 14,840
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 14,840
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 190
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 5,130
TOWN CREEK RELIEF Alabama Good 1934 92 7,420
BRANCH Alabama Good 1934 92 12,904
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 140
HENNIGAN BRANCH Alabama Fair 1934 92 3,000
BARBOUR CREEK Alabama Good 1934 92 38
BARROW CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 20
LARKIN FORK Alabama Fair 1934 92 56
BRUSHY CREEK Alabama Fair 1934 92 100
PAYNE LK SPILLWAY Alabama Fair 1934 92 100
BLUE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 60
THREE MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 15
DOUBLE BRANCH Alabama Poor 1935 91 17
NORTH CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 15
BLACK WARRIOR RIVER TRIB Alabama Poor 1935 91 15
BIG CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 40
DARK HOLLOW Alabama Fair 1935 91 50
L * N RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1935 91 6,230
TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 6,900
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 3,600
WILLIAMS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 38
UT SANDY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 4,220
UT SANDY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 865
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 194
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 133
BALL PLAY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 120
CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 750

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.