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
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.