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
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 180
TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 1,461
CAVE BR Alabama Fair 1940 86 100
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 5,965
TRIB. TO BRYANT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,043
BRYANT BRANCH Alabama Good 1940 86 2,678
BRYANT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,678
GREASY HEAD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,678
CHATAHOSPEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,576
CLEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 300
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 1,000
COTTAQUILLA CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 253
INDIAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 11,100
INDIAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 11,100
NORTH SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 73
BLUE CREEK Alabama Good 1940 86 3,200
STREAM Alabama Fair 1940 86 248
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,780
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,780
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 960
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 960
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 960
STREAM Alabama Fair 1940 86 960
STREAM Alabama Fair 1940 86 1,510
NORTH SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 175
SULPHUR CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,970
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 38
LEATHER CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,677
BROKEN ARROW CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,080
BUSINESS CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,080
SHELOR CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 2,578
TROUT CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,170
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 8,470
COPELAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 1,620
SOUTHRAIL RAILROAD Alabama Poor 1940 86 25
SHOAL CREEK BRANCH Alabama Good 1940 86 120
PINEY WOODS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 300
BIG COVE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 170
RICH CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 550
SILAS CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 75
BURDINE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 600
BRIER FORK FLINT RIVER Alabama Fair 1940 86 350
CLEAR PRONG CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 725
TYRONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 1,650
MOONTOWN BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 60
BURNS SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 650
SPELCE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 550
BRADFORD CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 950
PALMER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1940 86 950
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 720

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.