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
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.