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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,580 |
| INDUSTRIAL CANAL | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,330 |
| CAMPBELL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 686 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| HELMS MILL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 930 |
| LITTLE CHATAHOSPEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| NO NAME BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,458 |
| DUNLAP CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| BALDWIN SLOUGH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,500 |
| PINE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 46,624 |
| ROARING CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6 |
| MOORES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25,652 |
| TOWN CK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,580 |
| JAMES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| WEOKA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CR151 THIRD BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LITTLE BEAVER DAM CK | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| Stream | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,377 |
| HARION CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| A BRANCH OFF BUSHY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CO RT 1059 STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33 |
| LITTLE PRAIRIE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB. TO HARDIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| PINE BARREN CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| COOLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,855 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| KEITH CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 630 |
| COAL CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,365 |
| TURKEY CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 4,173 |
| FIVEMILE CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,400 |
| MILL CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,675 |
| MILL CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,110 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 431 |
| TUMLIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| JOHNSON CHAPEL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,010 |
| NO BUSINESS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,940 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 77 |
| BOXES CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 154 |
| DRY CEDAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 210 |
| JAMES CREEK RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 540 |
| UNAMED TRIB SHIRTEE CRK | Alabama | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,925 |
| GODWIN BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 188 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| HORSECREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,675 |
| North Fork Mud Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
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.