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
SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 10,930
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 11,090
LITTLE CAHABA RIVER Alabama Fair 1935 91 7,650
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 80
HALLS CREEK Alabama Good 1935 91 590
HALLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 350
DRY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 13,834
DRY BRCH TO CHOCCOLOCCO Alabama Fair 1935 91 523
HALLS CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 1,500
BEAVER CREEK(PINSON) Alabama Fair 1935 91 671
OPOSSUM CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 40
BRIDGES CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,700
WILLIAMS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 270
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 210
BONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 36
NORTH FORK DEER RIVER Alabama Fair 1935 91 238
EAST FORK LITTLE RIVER Alabama Fair 1935 91 101
LITTLE LUBBUB CREEK Alabama Good 1935 91 50
BLACK CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Poor 1935 91 1,400
FLINT RIVER RELIEF Alabama Fair 1935 91 880
MADISON BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,500
COLLIER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 595
MOLDER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 80
LITTLE SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,560
SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 4,990
GURLEY CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Fair 1935 91 473
STANLEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 610
BROWNS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 7,886
WELLS CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 7
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 110
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 26,597
BRANCH Alabama Good 1935 91 26,340
DOUBLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 400
LITTLE WARRIOR Alabama Fair 1935 91 170
FEAGIN CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 80
STALLINGS CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 4,940
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 15,570
DRY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 16,187
BIG MULBERRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 479
ROCK CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 50
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 25
MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1935 91 1,950
JACK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 2,007
YELLOWLEAF CREEK Alabama Poor 1935 91 800
ROBINSON BRANCH Alabama Fair 1935 91 50
SOURR*SPRING CREEK RD Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,370
LITTLE BEAR CREEK Alabama Poor 1936 90 65
COLDWATER CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 525
WEST FORK ANDERSON CREEK Alabama Poor 1936 90 25
SHOAL CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 60

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.