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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARTAR BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 592 |
| TRACE FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 592 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,449 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,948 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 906 |
| UNNAMED BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,060 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,347 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 233 |
| REDBIRD RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 104 |
| DOUBLE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 52 |
| ARNETTS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 26 |
| CLEAR FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,592 |
| HUFF BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 795 |
| LYONS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 136 |
| LYONS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 39 |
| HURRICANE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 355 |
| MILLERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 699 |
| FORK OF TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12,122 |
| Bull Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 182 |
| Bull Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| RUNNING SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 606 |
| SCOTT BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 606 |
| LOST BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 339 |
| BR OF LEACH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,681 |
| BRANCH OF KESS CR | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,533 |
| FORK OF MAYFIELD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,533 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,141 |
| HUNTING FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 577 |
| BARTON RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 354 |
| KIPER HOLLOW BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 316 |
| SOUTH FK RUSSELL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 110 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,509 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,509 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,509 |
| MARTINS BRANCH CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TWO LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,986 |
| GRAYS RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 610 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 823 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 823 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 823 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,199 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,625 |
| BR OFF TRADEWATER RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 63 |
| NO. FK BULL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 223 |
| ROBINSON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 664 |
| POND LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 664 |
| NICHOLS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 664 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 664 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 19,417 |
| LITTLE GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,868 |
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.