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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUCARNOOCHEE CRK REL. | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 926 |
| SAMBO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 926 |
| SANUSI CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 926 |
| UT SANUSI CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 926 |
| UT LITTLE SANUSI | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,537 |
| BODKA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 868 |
| BODKA CRK. REL. | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 796 |
| UT BODKA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 950 |
| HATCHET CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 868 |
| UT CANEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,537 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,750 |
| LITTLE FROG AGUE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 650 |
| BUZZARD ROOST CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 246 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,000 |
| HORNYHEAD BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,615 |
| LOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| LOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 650 |
| Smith Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,520 |
| BROWN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,850 |
| UT SIXMILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,850 |
| UT SIXMILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,750 |
| UT FURNACE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,540 |
| FURNACE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,540 |
| Trib. to Buck Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| LOVELESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1 |
| BLUEWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| RR (ABANDONED) | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| HOSPILIKA BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,460 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,830 |
| RELIEF DITCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,254 |
| KELLY SPRING BR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 720 |
| PINEY CR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,850 |
| JOHNSON BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| JOHNYWADY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,342 |
| ELAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 145 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 199 |
| CATY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| CHOCLAFAULA BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,167 |
| NORTH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,130 |
| BEAR CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,360 |
| FIVE RUN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,110 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,110 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 209 |
| MILLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 133 |
| MILLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 98 |
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.