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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _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.