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
CO RT 1253 COTAHAGACREEK Alabama Good 1947 79 222
Cane Creek Alabama Good 1947 79 222
WYLAUNEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 470
YELLOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 1,983
SNAKE BAYOU Alabama Poor 1947 79 118
BIG CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 6,250
SCL RAILROAD Alabama Good 1947 79 77
CREEK Alabama Good 1947 79 1,000
BOGGY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1947 79 2,970
HALL CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 65
BELLS BRANCH Alabama Good 1947 79 934
HOWARD CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 3,470
LITTLE CAHABA RIVER Alabama Fair 1947 79 22,730
POGUE CREEK Alabama Good 1947 79 175
BRANCH Alabama Good 1947 79 22,730
ADAMS CREEK Alabama Fair 1947 79 35
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1947 79 1,330
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1947 79 1,330
BRANCH Alabama Good 1947 79 60
BEAR CREEK Alabama Poor 1948 78 360
TOLLISON CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 35
BIG CREEK LAKE Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,650
TRIBUTARY TAYLOR CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 200
CUBAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 268
CUBAHATCHEE RELIEF Alabama Fair 1948 78 268
STERING LAKE BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 600
OLNEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 600
TANYARD CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 300
LIMESTONE CREEK Alabama Poor 1948 78 35
JACKSON CREEK Alabama Good 1948 78 10
BIG FLAT CREEK Alabama Poor 1948 78 80
NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,904
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,040
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,890
Taylor Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,740
TOULMIN SPRINGS Alabama Fair 1948 78 7,113
BUMPAS CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 125
CAFFEE CREEK Alabama Good 1948 78 460
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 133
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,422
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,867
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,867
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,542
GUM TREE BRANCH Alabama Poor 1948 78 2,369
WOLF CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 55
Caffey Creek Alabama Good 1948 78 525
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 700
MOONEY BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 587
CANE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 13,974
DOTHARD CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 19,352

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.