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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 30 |
| UCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 375 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,093 |
| RYAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 40 |
| MURPHY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,400 |
| MURPHY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,400 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,925 |
| SHADES CK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 30,220 |
| AL - 149 | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 30,220 |
| UT BLUE GIRTH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,201 |
| AFFONEE CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,669 |
| AFFONEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,669 |
| AFFONEE CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,669 |
| BARET CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,530 |
| Maness Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,670 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,033 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,806 |
| SAXON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,601 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,756 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,577 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,499 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 7,708 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,350 |
| TWO MILE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,600 |
| Lubub Creek Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,083 |
| Lubbub Creek Branch | Alabama | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,083 |
| Lubbub Creek Branch | Alabama | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,220 |
| Sipsey River | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 916 |
| KELLY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,216 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,233 |
| SALT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,648 |
| TUSKEHADKY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,357 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 550 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,080 |
| DENNY BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 345 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 345 |
| COTACO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,020 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,070 |
| Valhermosa Springs Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,890 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,191 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,060 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,060 |
| LIME CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,060 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,100 |
| MINTERS CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 130 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,851 |
| BIG WILLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,764 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 15,349 |
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.