The bridge was named after Alabama governor Braxton Bragg Comer, who served from 1907 to 1911.

[2] replacement bridge construction commenced in October 2007 and is expected to be completed in late 2015.

B. Comer Bridge was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.

Crews began removing the road deck immediately after closure.

Demolition of the original span began in June 2016 and was completed in July.