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