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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG ESCAMBIA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 16,171 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 110 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,520 |
| BLACK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| TALLASSEEHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,910 |
| SECOND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 34,980 |
| SEABOARD COAST LINE RR | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| KNOX CREEEK | Alabama | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,070 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| Ellis Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 74 |
| Shelton Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 33 |
| MUCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4 |
| WHITE OAK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SIZEMORE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 65 |
| JONES BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,370 |
| BIG COON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 44 |
| BIG CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| LYNN MILL CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| L*N SPUR LINE(ABANDONED) | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| CHEATHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| LOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| WEST FORK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| TRIB. OF LOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| CRANFORD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 325 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 325 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 425 |
| SOUTHERN RR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,440 |
| BULL BARN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| STANDARD BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| SOUTHERN RR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 850 |
| EVANS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 425 |
| SPOKAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| BATES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 325 |
| CORDELL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| OLD TOWNE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| POLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| BURNT CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BURNT CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BURNT CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
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.