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