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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,221 |
| SHANNON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 594 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 330 |
| WOLFPEN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 133 |
| HORNS BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,500 |
| CHAPLIN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 776 |
| DEEP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 501 |
| E FK BARREN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,076 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,074 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 375 |
| WAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,726 |
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 186 |
| BRANCH OF HAZEL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,109 |
| BR HAZEL CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,611 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,069 |
| LONG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| BRANCH OF CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 191 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 191 |
| BR OF CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 191 |
| PLUM CRK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,440 |
| BRANCH OF HAZEL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| MONKS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,726 |
| S Fork Pottinger Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,113 |
| BR OF SCRUB GRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 697 |
| SCRUB GRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 697 |
| SMITH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,521 |
| W FK ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,521 |
| TRIB. TO LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 71 |
| TRIB. TO LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 213 |
| BR TO LICKING RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 188 |
| BLANKET CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| Burke Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 365 |
| SHELBY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,291 |
| MARSHALL BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,077 |
| LOWER POMPEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 382 |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 66 |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| SULPHUR FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,537 |
| E FK POND RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 364 |
| CASEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,590 |
| LOST CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,590 |
| BR OF ANDERSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,218 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 967 |
| BRANCH GEIGER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 973 |
| BR OF BORDLEY DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 63 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 81 |
| JONES STAND DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,452 |
| CALDWELL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,452 |
| S. FORK SPRUCE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,700 |
| DRY BRIDGE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,040 |
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.