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
MUSH CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 500
SOAPSTONE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 600
SOU L * N C OF G RRS Alabama Fair 1950 76 15,760
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 300
TOWN CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 1,100
ENITACHOPCO CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 281
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,659
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,748
BLACK CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,764
YELLOW CREEK Alabama Poor 1950 76 79
Big Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,574
Pine Knot Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,564
Beaver Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,676
Blubber Creek Branch Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,880
MOUNTAIN CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 300
ROCK CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 50
CHANDELOWER CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 40
Weogufka Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 188
DRY CEDAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 360
HALLS MILL CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 23,584
SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 24,668
CLEAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 142
COCHGALECHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,500
Bull Mountain Creek Alabama Fair 1950 76 712
BLUBBER CRK Alabama Fair 1950 76 300
NORTH CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 270
VALLEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 8,000
HALLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 9,622
HALLS CREEK TRIBUTARY Alabama Good 1950 76 9,615
Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. Alabama Fair 1950 76 18,336
WOLF BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 330
CRIPPLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 280
HURRICANE CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 675
THOMAS CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 640
Forest Lake Branch Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,807
TURKEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 2,080
COAL CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,345
WILKES CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 262
WOLF CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 4,401
LITTLE LOBLOCKEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 100
SPRING CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 420
ROUND ISLAND CR Alabama Fair 1950 76 1,750
NO NAME BRANCH Alabama Fair 1950 76 110
CEDAR CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 1,675
DEAKLE CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 3,830
ELIAS CREEK Alabama Fair 1950 76 987
ELAM CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 770
FLINT CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 1,040
SHEATS CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 1,040
FOURMILE CREEK Alabama Good 1950 76 2,000

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.