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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILLINGSWORTH COVE BRCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| HARRISON COVE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| SO FORK LAWLER BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 520 |
| JENNY RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 195 |
| GIN BR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| FLEMING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 825 |
| HOGELAND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,723 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,500 |
| HAROLD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,770 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,150 |
| BIG COVE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 850 |
| DALLAS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,700 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,570 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| COWAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 130 |
| CO RT 1114 CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| SOFKAHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 713 |
| VALLEY VIEW BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 750 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,270 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 183 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| FLAT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| MAYO CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| MARGARET LAKE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| ROEBUCK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 210 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,300 |
| BRANCH NO NAME | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| BEAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| LOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| VILLIAGE BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 115 |
| YELLOWLEAF CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 194 |
| SIPSEY RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| CALVERT PRONG LITTLE WAR | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 253 |
| LESLIE BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1940 | 86 | 680 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| SCL RAILROAD | Alabama | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BUCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,550 |
| SWAMP BRANCH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| Tallapoosa River | Alabama | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 192 |
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.