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
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.