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 | 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.