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 | 1941 | 85 | 3,570 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,860 |
| GABE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,200 |
| LICK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,843 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1941 | 85 | 8,205 |
| DUCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,205 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,842 |
| TALLASEEHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,069 |
| ALLEN CREEK(HOOTALOCCO) | Alabama | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,225 |
| ALLEN/(HOOTALOOCCO) CK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,225 |
| PIGEON ROOST CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,261 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1941 | 85 | 850 |
| Gravel Branch | Alabama | Good | 1941 | 85 | 235 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 675 |
| C.S.X.T. RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,010 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,000 |
| LITTLE COALFIRE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 75 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,024 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,900 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,010 |
| HILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 325 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,883 |
| LOCUST GROVE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 600 |
| SMITH BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 220 |
| YELLOW BANK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 494 |
| BERRY SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 115 |
| BARLEY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| DARWIN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 650 |
| SHELTON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,290 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,480 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,350 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,720 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,881 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 14,720 |
| FIVE MILE CRK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,130 |
| STONE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,257 |
| WETWEATHER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 200 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 80 |
| TRIBUTARY TO CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,800 |
| BEECH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| CHEAHA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 990 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 20 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
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.