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
DRAINAGE CANAL Alabama Poor 1926 100 20,900
KLONDIKE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,210
Rocky Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,021
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 3,306
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 14,231
Musgrove Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,504
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 8,221
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 5,730
SWAN CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 7,620
PINEY CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 5,510
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 5,510
Branch Alabama Good 1926 100 2,933
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,500
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,217
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 1,720
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 4,370
Hubbert Mill Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,437
Stewart Creek Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,313
Owens Mill Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,933
CUBAHATCHEE CREEK Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,560
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,323
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,323
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,323
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,283
Branch Alabama Fair 1926 100 2,283
SPRING BRANCH Alabama Fair 1926 100 9,212
BOLTON BRANCH Alabama Good 1926 100 9,248
LARKIN CREEK Alabama Poor 1926 100 40
VIADUCT OVER SO.RR Alabama Fair 1927 99 513
JONES CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 4,370
Dry Creek Alabama Fair 1927 99 3,500
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1927 99 2,940
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,940
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1927 99 2,490
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,570
BRANCH Alabama Fair 1927 99 3,330
PACENCHA CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,670
COOPER CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,670
Fenachee Creek Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,010
SOUTHERN RAILROAD Alabama Poor 1927 99 1,100
HARRIS BRANCH Alabama Good 1927 99 1,298
BRANCH Alabama Good 1927 99 1,298
BRANCH Alabama Good 1927 99 438
MUD CREEK Alabama Good 1927 99 438
MULWEE CREEK Alabama Good 1927 99 438
ATKINS CREEK RELIEF Alabama Fair 1927 99 1,710
LITTLE WOLF CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 4,910
COOSA RIVER Alabama Fair 1927 99 16,100
TOWN CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 3,650
FOX CREEK Alabama Fair 1927 99 470

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.