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
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.