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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.