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
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.