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
GUM CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 240
CSX R.R. Alabama Fair 1936 90 10,630
ELK RIVER Alabama Fair 1936 90 5,150
WILLIS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 50
CSX RR * CITY STREETS Alabama Fair 1936 90 5,382
SOUTHERN RR Alabama Fair 1936 90 8,210
DUGAN AVE. Alabama Fair 1936 90 45,380
SOU * L * N RR Alabama Fair 1936 90 45,700
CSX * CONECUH VALLEY R/R Alabama Fair 1936 90 3,650
CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 368
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 370
L*N FRISCO * SOU RR Alabama Fair 1936 90 28,150
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 20,070
VALLEY CK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1936 90 20,070
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 19,278
VALLEY CK Alabama Fair 1936 90 9,746
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 18,480
TANYARD CREEK Alabama Poor 1936 90 1,100
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 570
LITTLE WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,625
BRANCH Alabama Good 1936 90 2,625
WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,625
WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,625
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,813
Little Buck Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 1,450
SOU. RR ; CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 3,100
BRANCH Alabama Poor 1936 90 100
TONEY SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 750
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 625
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,200
MUD CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 120
LOCKCHELODGE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 1,020
CSX R/R Alabama Fair 1936 90 8,203
NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R Alabama Fair 1936 90 8,203
SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,040
LARKIN FORK CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 58
STREAM Alabama Fair 1936 90 1,646
SOUWILPA CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 125
TRACE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 168
FIRST CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 600
CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 500
BRANCH Alabama Good 1936 90 420
Poley Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 5,100
SEIBOLD CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,045
MILL CREEK Alabama Good 1936 90 4,974
STREAM Alabama Good 1936 90 4,637
STREAM Alabama Fair 1936 90 4,637
COON CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 93
W. OF AL. RR Alabama Poor 1936 90 1,660
Horn Branch Widows Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 100

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.