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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHENOWETH RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,425 |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,269 |
| TRIB S FK BEARGRASS CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,464 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 7,990 |
| FISHPOOL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,986 |
| Troublesome Crk | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| LITTLE LAUREL RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,102 |
| LAUREL RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,296 |
| Cains Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 686 |
| Knob Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 686 |
| MILLSTONE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 816 |
| LFT FK MILLSTONE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| Left Fork Millstone Crk | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| North Fork KY River | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,056 |
| Rockhouse Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 39 |
| Rockhouse Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 668 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 89 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 390 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 728 |
| FISHING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 356 |
| HANGING FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 644 |
| BR OF CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 107 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| SANDY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| MUD RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 745 |
| BLACK LICK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 543 |
| CROOKED RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 543 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 510 |
| E FK TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,598 |
| PERKINS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
| DRAINAGE STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 185 |
| SPRUCE PINE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 271 |
| BIG MINE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 627 |
| PIGEONROOST FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 97 |
| PONDER BR IN FRENCHBURG | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,901 |
| SUITERS BR IN FRENCHBURG | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,901 |
| TRIB-BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,901 |
| TRIB-BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,438 |
| TRIB-BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,438 |
| SALT RIVER | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 585 |
| BLUE SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,164 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 618 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,302 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,693 |
| W FK SIMPSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 170 |
| BIG SPRINGS BRANCH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 33 |
| MCBRIDES FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| TAYLORS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 344 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 768 |
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.