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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF BIG NO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 146 |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE NO CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 146 |
| BR OF N FK BARNETT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 173 |
| HARRIS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 14 |
| RT. FORK MACES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 23 |
| FIRST CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 188 |
| RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 723 |
| CLEAR FORK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 390 |
| LITTLE NEGRO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,885 |
| Slaty Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 841 |
| CROCUS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 504 |
| LIBERTY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 773 |
| IRVIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,241 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 885 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 885 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 303 |
| MIDDLE PITMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,131 |
| ELK FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 611 |
| DRY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 611 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 878 |
| BRANCH OF LOST CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,158 |
| CASEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 827 |
| BR OF HIGHLAND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 827 |
| BR OF SUGG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 366 |
| BR OF EAGLE CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1935 | 91 | 284 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 284 |
| BR OFF HOPGOOD DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 160 |
| BR OFF HOPGOOD DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 160 |
| BRANCH OF CASEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SIBLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| GLENNS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 390 |
| THREE LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 22 |
| SUGAR CAMP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| OWENS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 931 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,931 |
| CORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,132 |
| WATTS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| GUNDY HOLLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| BR OF GUNDY HOLLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| BUSBY HOLLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,732 |
| MINERS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 60 |
| HANCES CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| HOUSTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,238 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,415 |
| RIFFE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 695 |
| HATTER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 592 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,968 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 9,241 |
| GODDARD BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,273 |
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.