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