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
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.