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
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.