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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.