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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCDONALD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15,100 |
| NORTH FORK COWIKEE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 15 |
| WHEELER MILL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 53 |
| OLUSTEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 975 |
| Trib. of Alamuchee Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,200 |
| UT ALAMUCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,710 |
| UT TOOMSUBA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,070 |
| TOOMSUBA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,070 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,792 |
| BIG SWAMP CREEK RELIEF 1 | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,275 |
| BIG SWAMP CREEK RELIEF 2 | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,275 |
| BIG SWAMP CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,275 |
| BIG SWAMP CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,275 |
| COFFEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,165 |
| COPELAND CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 186 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,710 |
| NORFOLK RAILROAD | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 305 |
| 11NH CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1946 | 80 | 5,768 |
| LITTLE SOUWILPA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 350 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 375 |
| HUTTON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,207 |
| LIMESTONE CR RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 8,300 |
| HORSELOT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 900 |
| JACK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 900 |
| EAST BREWER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 310 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 1,945 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Good | 1946 | 80 | 987 |
| DEAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 750 |
| LITTLE ESCAMBIA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 750 |
| CANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,732 |
| HALL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,488 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 232 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 30 |
| CATOMA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,600 |
| CATOMA CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,600 |
| CATOMA CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,600 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 307 |
| JUMP AND RUN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 460 |
| LITTLE LOBLOCKEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,620 |
| HENDERSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,950 |
| OHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 90 |
| BAYOU COMO | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,911 |
| BRAY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,296 |
| PRATER SPRING BR | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,500 |
| JENNY RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,500 |
| SHORT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 85 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,476 |
| Ray Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,201 |
| Topopkin Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,201 |
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.