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
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.