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
LAMBETH CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 320
BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 50
N. FORK OF BIG CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 6,770
N. FORK OF BIG CREEK Alabama Fair 1937 89 6,770
GRIFFIN BROOK Alabama Fair 1937 89 3,521
SPRING BRANCH Alabama Good 1937 89 726
CSX RAIL ROAD Alabama Poor 1937 89 62
BLUE CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,084
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,768
CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 50
BUCKANNON CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 35
WOLF CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 73
GUNTERSVILLE LAKE Alabama Fair 1938 88 35,218
SR 20 & TN RV RELIEF Alabama Fair 1938 88 27,850
CALHOUN BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 220
MADISON BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 12,000
LOVE DITCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,800
BIG GOOSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,840
MARTIN CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,840
LITTLE CUB CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,840
RED CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,950
DIXONS CRK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,950
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,950
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,950
BRANCH Alabama Good 1938 88 4,270
LITTLE SOCAPATOY CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,819
LITTLE SOCAPATOY CK. REL Alabama Good 1938 88 1,819
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,000
CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 80
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,500
BOB BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,900
SEARIGHT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,530
HORNET CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,530
DOUBLE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,440
BUCK CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,440
BUSHY CREEK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,980
CSX R.R. Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,980
KINTERBISH CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,264
ALAMUCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,255
ALAMUCHEE * TOOMSUBA CR Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,680
ALAMUCHEE*TOOMSUBA CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,680
Lubbub Creek Branch Alabama Good 1938 88 2,421
LYBRAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,631
SWAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,443
HACHEMEDEGA CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 2,752
RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1938 88 20,500
A.G.R Alabama Fair 1938 88 5,070
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 7,497
TALLAPOOSA RIVER Alabama Fair 1938 88 3,307
CSX R/R Alabama Fair 1938 88 3,280

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.