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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| LITTLE ABBIE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 630 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,137 |
| Branch | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,137 |
| CSX RR (TRACKS REMOVED) | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| BEULAH CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,785 |
| HODGES BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,785 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,785 |
| BURDESHAW MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,785 |
| SUCKER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 440 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 825 |
| TURKEN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 626 |
| TALASSEEHATCHEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 805 |
| CAMPBELL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 920 |
| BLUE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,150 |
| LONGS BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 129 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,500 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 235 |
| GUYER BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,535 |
| FLINT RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,500 |
| PANNEL CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 4,441 |
| SEABOARD AIRLINE RR | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,000 |
| B"HAM SOUTHERN RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,500 |
| I C RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 810 |
| CO RT 1176 STREAM | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,010 |
| PAGES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 810 |
| OUTFALL STORM SEWER | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| BRANCH TO WEEWOKA CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 515 |
| LITTLE WARRIOR RIVER | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| NEW FOUND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,750 |
| GAY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| LAKE NICOL SPILLWAY | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| FLINT RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| TALLAPOOSA RIVER | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 220 |
| LITTLE CAHABA RIVER | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 92 |
| CAHABA RIVER TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,251 |
| MCCULVY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,940 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,325 |
| FAYNE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 710 |
| Jay Bird Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| COTACO CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BLUE EYE | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 745 |
| FIVEMILE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,135 |
| HESTER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| CABAHA RIVER TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 509 |
| WARD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,198 |
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.