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
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 50
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1936 90 400
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1936 90 5,000
TENNESSEE RIVER Alabama Fair 1937 89 5,358
Whitley Creek Alabama Fair 1937 89 80
SINKING CREEK Alabama Poor 1937 89 40
SINKING CREEK Alabama Poor 1937 89 25
COTTS CREEK Alabama Poor 1937 89 25
HURRICANE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 15
MANBONE CREEK Alabama Poor 1937 89 40
AUTAUGA CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 544
L.*N. RR Alabama Fair 1937 89 3,157
CONECUH VALLEY R.R. Alabama Fair 1937 89 3,650
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 19,340
THREET CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 270
Spencers Creek Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,440
Trib. to Spencers Creek Alabama Good 1937 89 1,210
Sims Creek Alabama Poor 1937 89 1,210
COLBERT CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 205
RR (Abandoned) Alabama Fair 1937 89 9,100
GOLDBUG ST. Alabama Fair 1937 89 9,100
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1937 89 9,100
BRUSH CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 505
SECOND CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 400
BITTER CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 504
POTTS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 505
ABANDONED RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1937 89 3,600
PENNINGTON BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 9,228
GREASY HEAD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 9,228
EAST BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 400
MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 56
ST. FLORIAN BRANCH Alabama Poor 1937 89 500
CAMP BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 150
STREAM Alabama Fair 1937 89 55
LITTLE BLUEWATER CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 110
MIDDLE FORK BRANCH Alabama Poor 1937 89 180
MIDDLE FORK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 438
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 235
SECOND CREEK Alabama Poor 1937 89 232
SECOND CREEK RELIEF Alabama Poor 1937 89 453
SO RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1937 89 5,475
DEERLICK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 140
MIDDLE FORK LOST CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 75
CAHABA RV Alabama Fair 1937 89 2,000
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 163
CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 90
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,450
Indian Creek Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,694
Wolf Creek Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,694
LEGG BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 188

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.