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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLS BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,251 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 65 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 22 |
| CANNONS SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 22 |
| CROFT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,426 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,426 |
| BRYARS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,045 |
| LASTER BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 336 |
| ELK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,235 |
| BRANCH OF DRAKE CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,155 |
| DRAKES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,155 |
| PLEASANT RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,155 |
| TURTLE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 961 |
| LITTLE ROBINSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 447 |
| KINGS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 633 |
| Elk Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 692 |
| Bayou Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 533 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,316 |
| EDGER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,323 |
| ELK LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 705 |
| WOLF LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 705 |
| SILVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,350 |
| CABIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 346 |
| CABIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 346 |
| POUND RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 479 |
| ROAD FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,330 |
| ROAD FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,330 |
| ROAD FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,330 |
| TRIB-N.FK.LICKING RVR | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | — |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,636 |
| CARTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,636 |
| BAT EAST CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,636 |
| JARREL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 723 |
| LOG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 419 |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,381 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,098 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1 |
| FLATS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 478 |
| SULPHUR LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 401 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,451 |
| LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,451 |
| TEWELL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,451 |
| MADDOX BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,451 |
| ITHROW CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,768 |
| WITHROW BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 87 |
| BR OF W FK ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,066 |
| ROUGH RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,771 |
| FLOYDS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,876 |
| Pond Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,604 |
| Second Big Creek Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 554 |
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.