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
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.