Historic Bridges in Kentucky
2,241 bridges built before 1951 in Kentucky still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,241 bridges in Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER LITTLE SANDY | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 266 |
| CROWLEY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,968 |
| NOLIN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,594 |
| WEST CR @ROBERTSON C.L. | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 667 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,318 |
| SMALLEY BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,318 |
| STONY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,318 |
| MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 111 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 627 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,803 |
| CHENOWETH RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,256 |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,511 |
| MUDDY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,776 |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,514 |
| S LONG RUN | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 451 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 126 |
| MUDDY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 325 |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,125 |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,100 |
| BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 9,144 |
| LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 93 |
| LUDLOW LAGOON OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,414 |
| NEALY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,276 |
| Mill Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 622 |
| DUCK FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,391 |
| N Fork Kentucky River | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 179 |
| MONTGOMERY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,217 |
| BRIARY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,344 |
| Branch of Neals Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 256 |
| GREEN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 142 |
| JONES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 264 |
| WOLF LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,748 |
| WOLF LICK SWAMP | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,748 |
| CEDAR DALE SWAMP | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,748 |
| RAWHIDE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,748 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,746 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,839 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 981 |
| TATES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 726 |
| BR. OF PAINT LICK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 474 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 504 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
| TRAVERS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
| RUSH BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 520 |
| North Rolling Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 126 |
| FORK OF OLD BEE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,778 |
| South Fork Watch Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,942 |
| JACK MORRIS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,942 |
| CHESTNUT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,983 |
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.