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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 237 |
| Brushy Grove Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 237 |
| CANIP CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,978 |
| ROAD RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,412 |
| SEIBERT CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,312 |
| WATTS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 6,931 |
| CANEY FORK BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 313 |
| BOYDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,984 |
| SO FK BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,826 |
| BOYDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,732 |
| HOWARD BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,781 |
| GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 628 |
| GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 628 |
| CHAPLIN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,379 |
| MEAT SCAFFOLD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 391 |
| WOLF CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 204 |
| HARDIN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,846 |
| ROCKY RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,039 |
| BIG REEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,108 |
| RENFROW CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,330 |
| ROCK HOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,501 |
| STUMPS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 972 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,319 |
| RICE BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 700 |
| HAYES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,093 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,093 |
| MAYS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 136 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,554 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,554 |
| BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 891 |
| BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 891 |
| BIG REEDY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 891 |
| BR OF BIG REEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 789 |
| BIG REEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 789 |
| TROTTERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,027 |
| SAP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 76 |
| MUDLICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 466 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 466 |
| Right Frk Beaver Crk | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,104 |
| S ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,391 |
| HARRIS FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 5,809 |
| BIG SOUTH FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,156 |
| BLACKAMOOR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 631 |
| FORK OF GILBERT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 630 |
| FORK OF GILBERT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 630 |
| NORTH FORK OF WILSON CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 630 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,502 |
| FUGITT CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 621 |
| CRUMMIES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,971 |
| CRANKS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,251 |
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.