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
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.