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 78 695
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 169
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,165
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,165
Branch Alabama Good 1948 78 1,909
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,736
GRAVES CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 190
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 420
SMITH BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 420
BEAVER DAM CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 733
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,160
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,160
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,030
SEVEN MILE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,030
CO RT 1107 SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 290
TALLEY DITCH Alabama Good 1948 78 956
BRANCH Alabama Good 1948 78 950
BIG CROW CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 650
UNK CREEK TO LOCUST FORK Alabama Poor 1948 78 324
Little New River Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,140
Buttahatchee River Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,343
TIGHT EYE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,050
WILBERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,500
LITTLE DOUBLE BRG.CK. Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,500
DOUBLE BRIDGES CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 7,150
STREAM Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,380
SOUTH SANDY CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 2,552
FLAT CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,900
STREAM Alabama Fair 1948 78 133
BRIER FORK CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,620
FLINT RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,078
FLINT RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,078
PIGRUM BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,078
WHITES CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 303
NORTH RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 650
MUD CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 3,691
STREAM Alabama Fair 1948 78 6,208
FLAKE CREEK Alabama Poor 1948 78 3,640
LITTLE CANOE CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 4,258
RR Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,000
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,036
Branch Alabama Good 1948 78 1,212
Branch Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,212
OAKACHOY CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,416
FLINT RIVER RELIEF Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,500
FLINT RIVER Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,500
MURDER CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 1,330
RANDONS CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 75
EMFINGER BRANCH Alabama Fair 1948 78 20
ROSWELL CREEK Alabama Fair 1948 78 193

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.