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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,049 |
| HENDERSON BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 462 |
| BLACK OAK CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 95 |
| VILLAGE CK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20,200 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 644 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 840 |
| Tribut. to Inglis Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 252 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,000 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 850 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 380 |
| NE BRANCH OF PAIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,840 |
| KELLY SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 420 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 410 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,600 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,600 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,950 |
| GRAYS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,726 |
| GM * O RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 29,000 |
| LONG ISLAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 95 |
| GLOVER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 210 |
| L*NRR | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,740 |
| BANYON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 648 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 125 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 250 |
| POND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 650 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| POND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,299 |
| TARKLIN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 275 |
| BIG COVE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 950 |
| JOHNYWADY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 210 |
| LITTLE DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 753 |
| UT SHULTZ CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,182 |
| CUNNINGHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,798 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| UPPER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 500 |
| BRIER FORK FLINT RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| W FORK COPELAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 620 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,783 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,696 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| FLINT RIVER (RELIEF) | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 450 |
| MOORES BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| SMITH BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 220 |
| BUCK DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 347 |
| WILLIE LEMLEY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 90 |
| TURNER BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| MOLDER BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 60 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,528 |
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.