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