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.

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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.