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 | 1949 | 77 | 1,758 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,940 |
| Branch | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 742 |
| TALLAHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,333 |
| BRANCH INTO MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,688 |
| ABANDONDED RR/NO TRACKS | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,015 |
| MCCOWAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 30 |
| BLUE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 600 |
| TOWN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,260 |
| BENGIS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,464 |
| SOUTH SAUTY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,281 |
| PINE BARRON CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 206 |
| KELLY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 520 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,371 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,371 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,371 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,371 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,626 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,626 |
| PINEY WOOD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 420 |
| SUGAR CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,570 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,570 |
| Langston Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 545 |
| Purgatory Creek | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
| Hell Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,691 |
| ELK RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,850 |
| ELK RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,827 |
| HAYES CK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,910 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,340 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,520 |
| TUCKER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,520 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 491 |
| HALAWAKEE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 900 |
| HURRICANE CREEK (REL) | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 900 |
| HURRINCANE CREEK (REL) | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 900 |
| BRAIR FORK FLINT RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,052 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,200 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,200 |
| DAVIS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| STREAM INTO MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,688 |
| PINEY WOODS CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 23,363 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,730 |
| MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| REL BOGUECHITTO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 150 |
| BIG PRARIE CREEK TRIB. | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 150 |
| Langston Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 545 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 350 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1949 | 77 | 399 |
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.