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.

Clear
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.