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 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.