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
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 21,236
LIMESTONE CR Alabama Fair 1948 78 8,300
MUD CREEK FORK Alabama Good 1948 78 1,230
LITTLE PRAIRIE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,634
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 15,100
MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,324
PEA RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 6,050
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 1,200
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 1,200
TIGGETT MILL CK. Alabama Fair 1948 78 200
CROW BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,630
NOWLIN BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 1,170
STREAM Alabama Fair 1948 78 900
STREAM Alabama Fair 1948 78 900
NASH CREEK Alabama Good 1948 78 4,455
LIMESTONE CR Alabama Good 1948 78 3,549
SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 470
WALLACE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 210
BRANCH NO NAME Alabama Good 1948 78 265
MIDDLE FORK COWIKEECREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 270
MIDDLE FORK COWIKEECREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 270
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 265
CROOKED CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,466
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,000
VILLAGE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,500
BROKEN ARROW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,820
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,820
BROKEN ARROW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,960
NORFOLK SOUTHERN Alabama Fair 1948 78 7,680
MUCKLEROY CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 5,520
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 5,520
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,000
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,000
ESCATAWPA RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,280
RELIEF Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,280
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 250
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,000
DRAINAGE DITCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,000
GREEN BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 520
LITTLE YELLOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 7,862
YELLOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,113
YELLOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,063
SALITPA CREEK REL. Alabama Fair 1948 78 630
SALITPA CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 630
EBERLEIN MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 710
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 1,594
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,535
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,691
HIGHPINE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,359
UCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 789

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.