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
BIG WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 15,482
BEAR CREEK Alabama Good 1924 102 300
PRICE BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 505
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 3,018
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 3,018
BRANCH Alabama Good 1924 102 170
Downey Branch Alabama Fair 1924 102 435
West Fork Lost Creek Alabama Fair 1924 102 460
Hurricane Creek Alabama Fair 1924 102 1,273
Trib. to Rocky Branch Alabama Fair 1924 102 1,300
ATN RR Alabama Poor 1924 102 1,567
SOCAPATOY CRK. Alabama Fair 1924 102 3,445
WOLFPIT CREEK Alabama Good 1924 102 1,440
PEAVINE CK * ACL RR Alabama Poor 1924 102 28,511
CAHABA VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 15,675
GUM SWAMP BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 6,590
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 25,380
BRANCH Alabama Good 1924 102 3,580
DRY CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 10,790
POPLAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 10,450
BEAUCHAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 11,200
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1924 102 11,200
TAN YARD CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 18,728
BRANCH Alabama Good 1924 102 3,430
SEPULGA RIVER Alabama Poor 1924 102 100
LOBLOCKEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1924 102 5,650
Mathis Creek Alabama Fair 1924 102 10,057
BASSETT CREEK RELIEF Alabama Good 1924 102 950
STREAM Alabama Good 1924 102 900
BASSETT CREEK Alabama Good 1924 102 950
BRIDGE WATSON CREEK Alabama Poor 1925 101 1,480
WATSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 600
CUTNOSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 45
SCL RAILROAD Alabama Fair 1925 101 500
UCHEE CREEK Alabama Poor 1925 101 357
WIDOW CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 2,554
CROOKED CREEK Alabama Poor 1925 101 150
HALL STILL BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 567
Trib. to Minters Creek Alabama Good 1925 101 2,088
Sims Creek Alabama Fair 1925 101 2,088
WHITE HALL CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 2,930
ROCKY CREEK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1925 101 2,950
BELL BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 1,318
ANGELICO BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 1,482
VALLEY CK Alabama Fair 1925 101 8,000
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 2,500
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Good 1925 101 8,000
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 6,830
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 6,290
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1925 101 6,650

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.