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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 110 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 200 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 80 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 80 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 85 |
| MOUNTAIN FORK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 175 |
| Eden Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 210 |
| TRAVIS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 150 |
| CLOVERLAND DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,500 |
| CO RT 1107 MILL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1948 | 78 | 614 |
| DODSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 883 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 900 |
| DRAIN DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,950 |
| Monk Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 36 |
| STEVENSON CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 391 |
| BLUE SPRINGS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,582 |
| WARREN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,582 |
| BRANCH CULVERT | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,310 |
| BRANCH CULVERT | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 795 |
| HALLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,930 |
| AL RR | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,561 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 220 |
| ABS Railroad | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,322 |
| HORSE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 440 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,503 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,519 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,880 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,379 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 196 |
| BEAVER CK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 300 |
| STYX RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,469 |
| STYX RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,381 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 960 |
| DYNNE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 960 |
| DYNNE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 960 |
| BIG BRUSH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| CSX RR Active | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,492 |
| RANDONS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 700 |
| COXEY CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 610 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,660 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,830 |
| STANLEY MILL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| LITTLE SHOAL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 215 |
| BRANCH - COLBERT | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,610 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,897 |
| SAUTY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,480 |
| BENGIS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,480 |
| DOUBLE BRIDGES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 550 |
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.