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
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.