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
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 150
POND CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 825
TREMBLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 785
THREE MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,440
CO RT 1128 STREAM Alabama Poor 1938 88 25
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 3,534
POLECAT CREEK Alabama Good 1938 88 6,659
BIG SPRING CREEK Alabama Good 1938 88 10,307
BIG CREEK Alabama Poor 1938 88 140
BRANCH Alabama Good 1938 88 12,590
GOOSE POND CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 9,435
WEAVER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 12,850
NEELY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 11,570
BEAVER DAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 3,010
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 6,190
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 6,190
LITTLE LOBOCKEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 5,650
SAUGAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 6,140
CLOUDS CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 270
FOURMILE BRANCH Alabama Poor 1938 88 500
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 210
RYAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 130
WEAVER CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 4,392
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 1,500
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 9,500
BIG SWAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 30
FLAT CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 50
TARKLIN BRANCH Alabama Good 1938 88 200
DILLARD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1938 88 343
COLBERT CREEK Alabama Fair 1938 88 250
LITTLE PAINT ROCK CREEK Alabama Good 1939 87 191
MARTIN CREEK Alabama Poor 1939 87 50
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1939 87 869
PATES CREEK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1939 87 50
WIDOWS CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 12
HURD BRANCH Alabama Good 1939 87 360
LITTLE DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 40
HATCHECHUBBEE CREEK Alabama Poor 1939 87 420
UCHEE CREEK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1939 87 6,960
TENNESSEE RIVER Alabama Fair 1939 87 27,850
CENTRAL GA RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1939 87 5,025
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1939 87 19,565
WASHINGTON CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 1,358
LITTLE MULBERRYCREEKREIL Alabama Fair 1939 87 2,950
LITTLEMULBERRYCREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 2,950
LITTLEMULBERRYCREEKRELIE Alabama Good 1939 87 2,950
STREAM Alabama Fair 1939 87 2,950
SWIFT CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 3,090
NANCES CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 3,200
EGONIAGA CREEK Alabama Fair 1939 87 203

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.