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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHN DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 118 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,786 |
| LONG HOLLOW BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,292 |
| MIDDLE FORK DRAKES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,292 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 730 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 730 |
| INGRAM BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 951 |
| STONER CREEK IN PARIS | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,447 |
| BRUSHY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,058 |
| DRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 349 |
| CANTRILL SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 349 |
| BEECHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,633 |
| BREECHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,633 |
| WHITES RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 202 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 392 |
| LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 392 |
| NOTCH LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,529 |
| DEWEESE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,529 |
| HAMPTONS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,978 |
| POPE HOLLOW BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 457 |
| LITTLE RIVER- | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,856 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,947 |
| GRANNA BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,782 |
| PIGEON ROOST BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,312 |
| PINEY FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 519 |
| HORSEMAN CRK DRAIN | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,021 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,376 |
| CUB CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,258 |
| WILFORD BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,258 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,095 |
| SUNFISH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,011 |
| MARE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 445 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,887 |
| ROCK LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,150 |
| TAR BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,150 |
| BONDURANT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,529 |
| CLARK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 415 |
| STEAM MILL BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1933 | 93 | 415 |
| OAK GROVE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 251 |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 652 |
| LEAD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,944 |
| ROUGH RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,858 |
| VERTRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,858 |
| BRANCH OF BACON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,262 |
| BACON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,262 |
| GULLION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 310 |
| CONNER BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1933 | 93 | 138 |
| BR OF OTTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,967 |
| BR OF OTTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,967 |
| BR OF OTTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,967 |
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.