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
CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 5,993
CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 11,100
WEEWOKA CREEK Alabama Good 1925 101 362
CAMP CREEK Alabama Fair 1925 101 50
Greer Creek Alabama Fair 1925 101 1,270
CSX RR Alabama Fair 1925 101 11
CUTNOSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 52
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 7,155
CORNHOUSE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 5,607
MORTAR CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,410
BIG WILLS CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 8,037
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 7,641
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,721
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,442
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,442
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,380
ROCKY CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,950
Alligator Hole Alabama Fair 1926 100 690
UT Cahaba River Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,190
Little Piney Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,620
ESLAVA CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 9,275
PRVITTS CREEK Alabama Poor 1926 100 600
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,640
BRANCH Alabama Poor 1926 100 1,060
KING BRANCH Alabama Poor 1926 100 1,490
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,670
SILVER RUN CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,370
Dry Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 804
Rodgers Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 804
STRINGERS CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 700
WATSON CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,488
FARRIS CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,017
BNSF Railroad Alabama Fair 1926 100 380
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 170
Trib. of Moss Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,420
Moss Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,420
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,420
Trib. of Lubbub Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,429
Lubbub Creek Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,429
Lubbub Creek Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,429
Lubbub Creek Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,810
Lubbub Creek Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,810
ROCKY CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,720
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 9,110
STREAM Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,210
CAVE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 23,103
HANES BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 23,098
FLAT TIRE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 5,993
TRIB. TO HANES BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 24,845
PATTON CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 32,920

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.