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