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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.