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
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.