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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 462 |
| DRY BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| FEAGIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 210 |
| ROCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,775 |
| BOTTLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 310 |
| LITTLE SOUWILPA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| FLINT CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,440 |
| BRANCH TO SHIRTEE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,715 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,490 |
| Wind Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 513 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 136 |
| BAYOU SARA | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,905 |
| AUTAUGA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 625 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 242 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 177 |
| LOBLOCKEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 54 |
| FLINT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LINE CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,035 |
| BECKWORTH BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 660 |
| WHITAKER BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 640 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 900 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,280 |
| ESCATAWPA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,280 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,010 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,010 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| BHAM-SOUTHERN RR | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 430 |
| LIL COVE CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 670 |
| BURCH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 340 |
| TRIB TO MULBERRY CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| BIG COVE CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| EAST CHOCTAWHATCHEE R | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 520 |
| CO RT 1067 TEOC CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,240 |
| BLUE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,480 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,480 |
| BIG YELLOW CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,352 |
| JOHNSON BR | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,600 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,503 |
| WILSONS MILL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 577 |
| WATKINS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,160 |
| BLOWING SPRINGS BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| WESOBULGA CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,159 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,438 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,429 |
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.