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
CHANDLER CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 797
SWEETWATER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 200
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 230
BANYON SWAMP BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,967
CANE CREEK Alabama Poor 1936 90 202
WILL HOLT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 750
POND CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 500
SAND BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,297
LIMESTONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 400
BEAVER DAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,303
READY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 1,076
OWENS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 1,336
LEMLEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 140
VALLEY CREEK TRIB Alabama Fair 1936 90 11,160
Silver Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 596
Mill Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,051
Trib. to Rum Creek Alabama Fair 1936 90 15,820
UT RUM CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 8,299
LITTLE WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 9,878
FOUR MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 17,560
DRY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 17,560
ROSEBERRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 10,420
CYPRESS CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 11,930
RODGERS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 3,500
SAUTY CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 6,622
ROSEBERRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 9,951
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 23,609
MAGNOLIA RIVER Alabama Fair 1936 90 25,479
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 877
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Poor 1936 90 60
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 80
TARKLIN BRANCH Alabama Good 1936 90 200
TRIBUTARY TO CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 150
BRADFORD CREEK Alabama Poor 1936 90 50
PINEYWOOD CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 45
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 4,800
TRIBUTARY TO CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 4,800
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 4,800
CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 4,800
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,000
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,000
CANE CREEK Alabama Good 1936 90 2,000
CANE CREEK Alabama Good 1936 90 400
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,000
BRANCH Alabama Poor 1936 90 50
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 50
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 50
CANE CK. (TRIB.) Alabama Fair 1936 90 40
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 2,000
CANE CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Good 1936 90 50

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.