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
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 2,209
TOWN CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 6,566
BLACK OAK CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 7,608
BLACK OAK CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 7,608
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 7,036
TURKEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 11,711
SHORT CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 11,491
SPRINGFIELD BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 240
Gentry Creek Alabama Fair 1942 84 1,481
UN-NAMED CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 1,050
TRIB. TO BIG WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 1,170
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 704
STREAM Alabama Fair 1942 84 5,940
BLACKBURN FORK Alabama Poor 1942 84 106
Wileys Branch Alabama Good 1942 84 780
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 5,000
PATTON CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 16,460
LITTLE ESCAMBIA CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 80
MCDONALD CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 12,700
UT BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 7,080
UT BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 6,350
AL 150 Alabama Fair 1942 84 550
UT BEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 3,175
SANDY CREEK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1942 84 55
BIG SWAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1942 84 60
COHOBADIAH CR Alabama Fair 1942 84 95
LONG CREEK Alabama Fair 1943 83 60
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1943 83 66
HURRICANE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1943 83 160
STREAM Alabama Fair 1943 83 18,950
STREAM Alabama Fair 1943 83 4,460
BRANCH Alabama Poor 1943 83 1,270
SAND VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1943 83 416
STREAM Alabama Fair 1943 83 13,600
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1943 83 13,600
SECTION BRANCH Alabama Fair 1943 83 250
STREAM Alabama Fair 1943 83 6,560
JORDAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1943 83 1,800
BAYOU SARA CREEK Alabama Fair 1943 83 12,000
COUNTY ROAD 1561 Alabama Fair 1943 83 75
WIREGRASS CENTRAL RR Alabama Fair 1943 83 80
CHESTNUT BRANCH Alabama Fair 1944 82 50
ISLAND CREEK Alabama Fair 1944 82 6,010
LONG BRANCH Alabama Fair 1944 82 7,540
STREAM Alabama Fair 1944 82 8,500
KIRBY CREEK Alabama Fair 1944 82 65
Limestone Creek Alabama Fair 1944 82 1,696
TALLADEGA CREEK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,275
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 7,211
Banks Creek Alabama Fair 1945 81 4,650

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.