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
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.