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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY OF TRAMMEL CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 602 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,419 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,743 |
| ROSE RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,739 |
| LITTLE ROSE RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,739 |
| COW CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,739 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,739 |
| CROOKED RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,888 |
| BAYOU CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,908 |
| SALT LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,888 |
| TRIBUTARY HINKSTON CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1931 | 95 | 100 |
| MCCOYS FORK | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,146 |
| LITTLE SALEM CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,146 |
| TOM NELSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,085 |
| FORK OF DONALDSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 638 |
| POYNER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,234 |
| MORRIS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,234 |
| SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,362 |
| MUDDY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,631 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,481 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 507 |
| CALLOWAY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,473 |
| AGNIELS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,241 |
| FORK OF OBION CREEK APPR | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 627 |
| OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 627 |
| FORK OF OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 627 |
| LONG RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,288 |
| Sandlick Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,026 |
| CRAFTS COLLY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,782 |
| HANGING FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,360 |
| BARNETTS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,360 |
| SANDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 670 |
| DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 670 |
| FOREMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 670 |
| OHIO RIVER-MYVLLE- CSX R | Kentucky | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 5,561 |
| WARDS BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1931 | 95 | 227 |
| CEDAR CREEK IN MONTEREY | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 297 |
| BULLSKIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,640 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,384 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 797 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE KY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,493 |
| BR OF GOOSE POND DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 973 |
| LONG RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1931 | 95 | 180 |
| GLENS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,402 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 741 |
| KENTUCKY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,720 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,353 |
| HUNTING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 204 |
| CANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,421 |
| BARLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,008 |
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.