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