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
CUTNOSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1949 77 10
Tumkeehatchee Creek Alabama Good 1949 77 780
INDIAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1949 77 100
Camp Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 25
HOLCOMB BRANCH Alabama Poor 1950 76 20
BRANCH OFF BURNT CORN CK Alabama Fair 1950 76 30
Bethesda Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 32
CHANNAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 10
PICKS CREEK Alabama Poor 1950 76 50
TRIB. TO BIG PRARIE CRK Alabama Poor 1950 76 40
TRIB. TO SPARKS CREEK Alabama Poor 1950 76 40
POLE BRIDGE BRANCH Alabama Poor 1950 76 20
COWPEN CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 508
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 3,193
SHADES CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,460
CABAHA RIVER Alabama Fair 1950 76 72
LITTLE SHADES CREEK Alabama Poor 1950 76 323
BRANCH Alabama Good 1950 76 1,920
BRANCH Alabama Good 1950 76 1,000
YELLOW CREEK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1950 76 510
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 510
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 350
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 430
ROY MILL BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 210
CAMP BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 210
STURKIE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 13
ROPES BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 55
ESCATAWPA RVR RLF Alabama Fair 1950 76 937
ESCATAWPA RIVER Alabama Fair 1950 76 928
BAKER CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 4,595
BEEMAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 50
CEDAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 35
SEABOARD COAST LINERR Alabama Fair 1950 76 55
SEABOARD COAST LINERR Alabama Fair 1950 76 90
KNAKES CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 60
SPILLWAY Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,100
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,554
HAWKINS CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 3,260
STREAM Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,580
PERSIMMON CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,040
STREAM Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,930
PIGEON CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,930
PINEYWOOD CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,370
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 16,000
STREAM Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,230
FOSCUE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,000
TOMBIGBEE BACKWATER Alabama Fair 1950 76 6,100
BELL CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,200
DUTTON CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,339
BRUSH CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 298

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.