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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,390 |
| FLAT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,070 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 8,380 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,190 |
| CAIRO BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,590 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 750 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 435 |
| WHITLEY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 600 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| CANOE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 250 |
| BAVAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,000 |
| ESLAVA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 13,603 |
| MCAFEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,260 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,250 |
| HORTON BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 828 |
| CHOCLAFAULA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,123 |
| COTTON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 391 |
| OAKTASASI CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,599 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,599 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,816 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 5,985 |
| SLAB CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,985 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,999 |
| BURCHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 150 |
| WEHADKEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 505 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 180 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,850 |
| MECHANIC CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,570 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,600 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,600 |
| Crossroads Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,220 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,270 |
| DAVIS BR | Alabama | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 250 |
| BURCHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 82 |
| Ashpond Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 920 |
| PUSS CUSS CK E RELIEF BR | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 760 |
| PUSS CUSS CK W RELIEF BR | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 740 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,785 |
| SHOAL CK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,710 |
| Branch | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,634 |
| Branch | Alabama | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,670 |
| Clear Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,493 |
| DOUBLE BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,434 |
| BLACK WARRIOR RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,950 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 300 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,080 |
| CLIATT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,080 |
| SCARHAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,211 |
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.