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 | 1939 | 87 | 6,460 |
| ANDY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,460 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,460 |
| DRY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,460 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,170 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,400 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,460 |
| ROSWELL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,880 |
| OHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 912 |
| HARRY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,610 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,676 |
| UT FIVEMILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,610 |
| COOSA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,342 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10,790 |
| POORHOUSE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 14,789 |
| CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,314 |
| FLAT ROCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 82 |
| SKELTON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,560 |
| KEMP CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 681 |
| COON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,241 |
| VAUGHN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,500 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,050 |
| SCL RR | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 820 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 139 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 90 |
| Branch | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,320 |
| SANDIDGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 920 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 354 |
| MILAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| SHOALS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 75 |
| VANN SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 319 |
| BIG COVE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 353 |
| BUTLER SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 550 |
| PIGRUM BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 634 |
| BANJO MARTIN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 600 |
| LOLLAR BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 650 |
| SANDIDGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,256 |
| SLATE ROCK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,636 |
| DUG HILL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 794 |
| HILL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 650 |
| HARRISON BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| MOLDER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 927 |
| RICE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 320 |
| DAVIS BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 220 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 699 |
| Hatchet Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,495 |
| Wildcat Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,708 |
| TOMBIGBEE RVR REL | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 684 |
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.