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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB TO CROOKED CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 410 |
| TRIB TO CROOKED CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 410 |
| LINDSEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,632 |
| BRANCH OF WOLF PEN BRANC | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,567 |
| CANADA CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,085 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 263 |
| DREEN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| EASLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,886 |
| CLAYTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,438 |
| GROGAN BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,080 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,372 |
| MAJORS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,159 |
| LEES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 623 |
| CAMP BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 342 |
| PERRYS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 121 |
| GARVIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,642 |
| BR OF SOLDIER FK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,642 |
| TYGARTS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,195 |
| CASEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 965 |
| DRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,117 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,362 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,004 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,004 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,158 |
| DONALDSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,158 |
| DONALDSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,158 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,948 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,948 |
| LITTLE SINKING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,948 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,696 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 655 |
| MCKNIGHTS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 655 |
| RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 926 |
| PINEY FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 519 |
| ALLISON CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,507 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,556 |
| FOX CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,277 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,277 |
| CRANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,277 |
| Wilson Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 345 |
| CEDAR RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,922 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,911 |
| TRIB TO LONG BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,911 |
| BRADLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,529 |
| BONDURANT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,529 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,509 |
| TOMS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 43 |
| JACKSON MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 255 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 535 |
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.