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