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
CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK Alabama Good 1935 91 537
HURRICANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 325
PEAVY CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 4,370
RAMSEY MILL BRANCH Alabama Poor 1935 91 170
ALEXANDRIA CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 2,573
CSX RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1935 91 12,830
LINDSEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 430
W FORK BEAVER DAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,050
BEAVER DAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 3,218
BLUFF CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 268
DOUBLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 400
ELKAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 3,007
FOURMILECREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 7,910
SCROUGEABOUT CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 104
BRANCH-TRIB.TO HIGH PINE Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,007
BOATNER CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,007
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,007
LILES BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,014
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,080
SHOAL CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,450
NOWLIN BRANCH Alabama Good 1935 91 726
TOWN CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,601
RICHARDSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 210
WHEELER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 100
WHEELER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 100
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 120
L*N RR Alabama Fair 1935 91 880
LICK CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Fair 1935 91 10,556
BRANCH Alabama Good 1935 91 2,680
HENSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 175
CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 133
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 215
MILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 195
POLK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 460
LITTLE PAINT CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 70
BLACK OAK CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 61
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,908
BRANCH Alabama Good 1935 91 1,934
Rock Creek Alabama Fair 1935 91 7,142
FIVE MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 14,045
SKELTON CREEK Alabama Good 1935 91 2,530
BRANCH OFF LITTLE UCHEE Alabama Fair 1935 91 272
Little Blue Creek Spur Alabama Fair 1935 91 95
PEA CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,380
ENNIS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 316
BIG CULVERT CREEK Alabama Good 1935 91 40
DRY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 239
SOUTHRAIL RAILROAD Alabama Poor 1935 91 25
ESLAVA CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 6,430
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1935 91 6,980

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.