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