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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,093 |
| STREAM | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 830 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 199 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 199 |
| DITCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,460 |
| DRY BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 76 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 80 |
| WILLS CREEK | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 3,503 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,503 |
| BENGES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,053 |
| LITTLE CROW CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 650 |
| Chatahospeee Creek | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 800 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 710 |
| PAINT ROCK RIVER | Alabama | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 672 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 350 |
| LITTLE WARRIOR RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 169 |
| CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,200 |
| PAINT ROCK RIVER | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 272 |
| PERSIMMON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,550 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,720 |
| MCDANIEL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,741 |
| SHOAL CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,000 |
| MUD CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,512 |
| WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,997 |
| WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,500 |
| WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,997 |
| WARRIOR RIVER RELIEF | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,587 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 1,591 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,230 |
| JONES CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,450 |
| BIG WILLS CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,836 |
| LINE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,836 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 17,006 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 12,590 |
| FOLKES BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 4,180 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,260 |
| ANDERSON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 170 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Good | 1927 | 99 | 20,960 |
| CHATTASOFKA CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,850 |
| BUCK CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 110 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 16,230 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,270 |
| BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,270 |
| JOHNSTON CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,270 |
| BUCK BRANCH | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 125 |
| ROACHE CREEK | Alabama | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 40 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | Alabama | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,100 |
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.