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