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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT BRANCH @ PATHFORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 535 |
| SOUTH FORK OF RAVEN CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 644 |
| MIDDLE FK RAVEN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 644 |
| NORTH FORK OF RAVEN CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 644 |
| OHIO RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 21,344 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 149 |
| ABLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 149 |
| FORK OF OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 138 |
| BR OF PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| BR OF FOX RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| FOX RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| CANE RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| BR OF PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| BR OF CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,199 |
| STEEP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,375 |
| BOWMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,281 |
| LEFT FK TROUBLESOME CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,363 |
| OPPOSSUM TROT CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,529 |
| Left Frk Troublesome Crk | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,529 |
| Left Frk Troublesome Crk | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,529 |
| Terry Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 961 |
| Jones Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 961 |
| Jones Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 961 |
| FOUR MILE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 829 |
| Jones Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,104 |
| LITTLE POPLAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 484 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,176 |
| ROCK HOUSE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,059 |
| ROSS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 264 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,072 |
| BR OF PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,072 |
| BRANCH OF SKINFRAME CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,046 |
| SKINFRAME CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,046 |
| DRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
| FORK OF DRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
| LEVI JONES BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
| BLACK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,017 |
| BR OF PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,137 |
| HAINER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,367 |
| WEST FORK BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,367 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,367 |
| BR OF HAINER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,367 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,370 |
| PUNCHEON CAMP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 393 |
| HARDINS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,796 |
| STEWARTS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,558 |
| BRANCH OF CLARKS RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,278 |
| WEST FORK CLARKS RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,278 |
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.