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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO FK OF SOLDIERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 995 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,443 |
| SOLDIERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,343 |
| JACKSON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,343 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,343 |
| KENNEDYS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,009 |
| BULL FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,009 |
| TOWN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,140 |
| BAXTER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,610 |
| MUSE HOLLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1932 | 94 | 174 |
| BELCHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7 |
| BR OF SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,843 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| BR OF CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,195 |
| BR OF CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,195 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,227 |
| BR OF POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,580 |
| BR CYPRESS CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,188 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,850 |
| BRANCH OF CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,831 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,932 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,932 |
| PAINTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| STONY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 80 |
| STONY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 47 |
| LITTLE NO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| BARNETT CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| BR OF BARNETT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| HANLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| STILLHOUSE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| BR OF LITTLE NO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 951 |
| ELK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,260 |
| Turkeypen Branch | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,174 |
| BR OF SHORT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 697 |
| SHORT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 642 |
| LINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 109 |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,102 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,480 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 175 |
| FLAT LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 604 |
| GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 574 |
| JACKSON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 574 |
| DUTCH FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 477 |
| ELK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,191 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 3,985 |
| DUTCHMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,985 |
| FK OF SCOTT BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 835 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,126 |
| IVY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,126 |
| BR OF PITMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 430 |
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.