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