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
LEGG BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 205
CROOKED CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 5,901
BOSHART CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 4,974
CREEK * LAKE Alabama Good 1937 89 4,637
MCINTYRE DITCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 52
BURCHAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 75
KELLY CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 385
GREENBRIER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 135
GREENBRIER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 140
BRANCH Alabama Poor 1937 89 92
BELUE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 140
Blue Creek Alabama Poor 1937 89 55
LIL CAHABA RV Alabama Poor 1937 89 75
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 100
LIL CAHABA RV Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,060
TYRONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 934
LOCUST FORK RIVER Alabama Fair 1937 89 324
BLUE WATER CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 494
GRIMWOOD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 750
LITTLE BLUEWATER CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 190
YELLOW BANK CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 319
HARDLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 1,448
COLLIER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 600
GOOSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 595
TREMBLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 495
SKINEM BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 595
PIGRUM BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 140
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 400
DOE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 50
BAKER SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 250
HESS SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 487
SCOTT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 300
KILLINGWORTH COVE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 65
BELL FACTORY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 3,451
RICE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 600
ELDER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 420
ELDER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 600
CEDAR PT. BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 410
DRY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 590
TURKEY CREEK WEST Alabama Fair 1937 89 200
Guest Creek Alabama Fair 1937 89 900
TWO MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 17,500
STREAM Alabama Fair 1937 89 17,500
GUNTERSVILLE LAKE Alabama Fair 1937 89 5,986
HUDDON CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 450
Indian Creek Alabama Poor 1937 89 590
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 140
COWPEN CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 305
DRAKE COVE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1937 89 525
BRANCH Alabama Good 1937 89 35

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.