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
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.