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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10,000 |
| VILLAGE CK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 350 |
| DRAKE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 22 |
| VILLAGE CK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,200 |
| LITTLE WILLS CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 70 |
| LITTLE WILLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 61 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,482 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,000 |
| Camp Spring Branch | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,050 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| CAHABA RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 6,000 |
| BIG SPRING CREEK | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| Blue Creek | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 115 |
| GOOSE POND CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,880 |
| Point Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,288 |
| FOX CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,601 |
| FOX CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,381 |
| MAD INDIAN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,381 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,631 |
| LITTLE KETCHEPEDRAKEE CK | Alabama | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,631 |
| KETCHEPEDRAKEE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,848 |
| ARMSTRONG CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,842 |
| UT CHESTNUT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,710 |
| BEAR CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,930 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,629 |
| PARKER CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,420 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 850 |
| POLEY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15,040 |
| SCHULTZ CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,182 |
| FRANKLIN CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,422 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,725 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,923 |
| SANDY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,290 |
| CHESTNUT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,105 |
| UT CHESTNUT CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,720 |
| GENETTA DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25,000 |
| RAILROAD | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,110 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 37,220 |
| CORNER CREEK TRIBUTARY | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,360 |
| DRY HOLLOW BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,150 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 7,950 |
| RICE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,890 |
| DANIELS BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 706 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,000 |
| Sandy Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 105 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,000 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1925 | 101 | 8,095 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,095 |
| DRY CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,085 |
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.