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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURTON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| THROCKMORTON BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,550 |
| LITTLE UCHEE CK. RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,690 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 131 |
| BLACK CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,256 |
| HOLLAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,500 |
| DARBY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,200 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| SOU RR * CITY STREET | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,648 |
| ISBELL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| THROCKMORTON BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,600 |
| Dry Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,070 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,860 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,860 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,500 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| TURKEY CRK. | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| TURKEY CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| TURKEY CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| A.G.R | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,230 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,840 |
| Trib. to Goose Pond Ck. | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 265 |
| ALABAMA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,920 |
| ALABAMA RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,235 |
| ALABAMA RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,235 |
| SLOSH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,570 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,170 |
| TOWNS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,460 |
| WATOOLA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,460 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,170 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,520 |
| MARINGO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,520 |
| ISBELL BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 350 |
| COTTAQUILA CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 3,672 |
| ISBELL BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 9,000 |
| SHELTON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 245 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,240 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,820 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,300 |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,734 |
| WHITE OAK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 767 |
| BEAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 767 |
| BAREBONE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 800 |
| SUCARNOOCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 950 |
| SUCARNOOCHEE CREEK REL. | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 919 |
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.