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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,201 |
| Mill Creek | Alabama | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,201 |
| PINE LOG BR. | Alabama | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 47 |
| CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,280 |
| RUSH CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 100 |
| BOGUECHITTO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,570 |
| ROCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 60 |
| EIGHTMILE CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 170 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 50 |
| TINDILL BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 127 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 62 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,093 |
| LOCKCHELODGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| CHULAFINNEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,335 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,759 |
| LESTER BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 73 |
| POLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 14,000 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 65 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 195 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 250 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 160 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,662 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,300 |
| BRIDGE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,273 |
| BUSHY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,860 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,578 |
| BURNT CORN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,578 |
| BURNT CORN RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,856 |
| HUNTER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,284 |
| ADAMS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,610 |
| ESCAMBIA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,790 |
| BUCK CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 130 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,060 |
| MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,060 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,060 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,060 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,060 |
| OAK MULGEE CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,050 |
| OAK MULGEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,050 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,010 |
| CHILDERS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,210 |
| WHITES SLOUGH | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,100 |
| WHITES SLOUGH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,100 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,610 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,481 |
| DEMENT CR | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 120 |
| GUM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,630 |
| STONE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 350 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 440 |
| HAYNES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,180 |
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.