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
Cottondale Creek Alabama Fair 1945 81 9,520
Kepple Creek Alabama Fair 1945 81 7,381
Beatty Branch Alabama Fair 1945 81 7,381
LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 7,791
Little Hurricane Creek Alabama Fair 1945 81 6,450
Dowdle Branch Alabama Fair 1945 81 5,550
CROSSWAY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 400
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 129
Weogufka Creek Alabama Fair 1945 81 707
COBB BRANCH Alabama Good 1945 81 3,063
STREAM Alabama Poor 1945 81 718
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 385
WOLF CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 131
RELIEF DITCH Alabama Good 1945 81 4,340
TURKEY CREEK Alabama Good 1945 81 2,200
MULWEE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 2,000
INDIAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 50
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 4,970
TURKEY CR Alabama Poor 1945 81 60
Paint Creek Alabama Poor 1945 81 8
BEESWAX CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,000
SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,110
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 2,250
WATKINS CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 9,025
SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 8,115
SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 8,115
TOWN BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 2,000
BRAHAN SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 3,175
BEAR CREEK BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 10
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 130
SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 95
JUDY CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,850
HALLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 3,000
STEVENSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,350
LIL SHADES CK Alabama Poor 1945 81 12,820
WATKINS CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 1,008
WATKINS CREEK Alabama Poor 1945 81 2,015
BLUE CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 335
FAYNE CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 605
BLUE EYE CREEK Alabama Good 1945 81 694
FUQUA BRANCH Alabama Good 1945 81 420
NARROW GAP CREEK Alabama Poor 1945 81 20
MOORE BRANCH Alabama Good 1945 81 50
TARKLIN BRANCH Alabama Good 1945 81 1,500
RICH CREEK Alabama Good 1945 81 1,500
BRANCH OF TURKEY CREEK Alabama Good 1945 81 4,032
TERRAPIN CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 25
_BRANCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 40
MCDONALD CREEK Alabama Fair 1945 81 15,100
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1945 81 300

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.