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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREET CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 160 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 130 |
| TALLAHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 275 |
| YANTLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,160 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,590 |
| Strattons Branch | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,150 |
| Strattons Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,429 |
| Kilpatrick Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,429 |
| Johnsons Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,429 |
| Jennings Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,587 |
| Buck Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,587 |
| Johnsons Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,587 |
| UT NOXUBEE RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 950 |
| NOXUBEE RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 950 |
| NOXUBEE RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 796 |
| WOODWARD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 796 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,240 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,240 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,240 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,046 |
| SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| HATCHET CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,914 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,581 |
| WEOGUFKA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,581 |
| HOSTLER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,845 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,070 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| TIMBER GUT CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,618 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,190 |
| SKIPPERS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,220 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,730 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,080 |
| LICK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,706 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 840 |
| MUD CREEK RELEIF | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 541 |
| MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 541 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 840 |
| BIG COON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 56 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| MUSH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,650 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 455 |
| ACKER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| WATULA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| COOK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 22 |
| COOK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 543 |
| OAKWOOD BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 600 |
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.