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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POND RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,339 |
| LAMBS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,001 |
| Mudlick Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,912 |
| Jones Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 961 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,885 |
| HENRYS FORK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 668 |
| KINGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 633 |
| KINGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 334 |
| DIX RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,770 |
| DRAKE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,079 |
| DYERS HILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 312 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,320 |
| NORTH FORK OF RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,241 |
| SOUTH FORK OF RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,391 |
| DRY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,600 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1933 | 93 | 8,726 |
| DRAIN TO CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,555 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,339 |
| JULIE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,048 |
| POWELL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,008 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,149 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,149 |
| EAST FORK CLARKS RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,149 |
| BUTLER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 398 |
| E FK LITTLE BARREN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 398 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 398 |
| PISGAH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 80 |
| MESHACK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 227 |
| State Road Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 441 |
| STICK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 441 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,446 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,446 |
| HINKLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,432 |
| HINKLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,432 |
| JACKS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,665 |
| FLEMING CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 697 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,889 |
| SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,228 |
| TRIB TO S FK CURRYS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,417 |
| HARLESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,355 |
| Road Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,355 |
| LITTLE BEECH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,593 |
| TALLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 404 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CREEK (N.FK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,122 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,175 |
| RUM SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 844 |
| SPRING CREEK TRIBUTARY | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,790 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 190 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 467 |
| MUDDY FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 377 |
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.