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