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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.