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
_Shades Creek Alabama Good 1940 86 760
N/A Alabama Fair 1940 86 17,786
Whitfield Canal Alabama Fair 1940 86 3,381
BLUE CREEK Alabama Fair 1940 86 50
CANE CREEK Alabama Good 1940 86 30
CANE CREEK Alabama Poor 1940 86 30
CANE CREEK RUNOFF Alabama Good 1940 86 30
INDIAN CREEK Alabama Good 1940 86 7,800
CREEK Alabama Good 1940 86 7,800
DRY CREEK Alabama Poor 1941 85 15
LICK CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 10
WHITE OAK CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 4,495
CLEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,770
CSX RR 000429.6 Active Alabama Fair 1941 85 4,182
WATSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,770
Branch Alabama Good 1941 85 1,588
WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,997
WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,700
VAN MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 4,030
ABBIE CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,290
MOUNTAIN CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,880
PETERMAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,710
TALLAPOOSA RIVER Alabama Fair 1941 85 12,810
BRANCH Alabama Good 1941 85 4,820
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,720
LITTLE SOUWILPA CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,930
SOUWILPA CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,830
LITTLE MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,850
Buttahatchee Crk Relief Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,392
Buttahatchee Crk Relief Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,392
Buttahatchee Crk Relief Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,392
Buttahatchee Crk Relief Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,392
Buttahatchee Creek Alabama Fair 1941 85 2,392
Branch of Buttahatchee Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,618
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1941 85 680
MAPLE SWAMP BR Alabama Good 1941 85 800
SICOLOCCO CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,160
SICOLOCCO CRK REL Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,106
GM*O RR OVERPASS Alabama Fair 1941 85 216
Weogufka Creek Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,207
FORK OF DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,118
DEVILS BRANCH Alabama Fair 1941 85 750
MUD CR Alabama Good 1941 85 1,660
STONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,869
WIND CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,888
BLUE CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 3,577
SANDY CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 4,918
LITTLE CHATAHOSPEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,865
LANDRUM CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,974
FINLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1941 85 1,974

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.