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
COLLINS FORK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 1,405
SPENCERS BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1936 90 1,224
OTTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 51
LITTLE WILLIS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 130
UNNAMED STREAM Kentucky Fair 1936 90 4,105
PLUM BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1936 90 169
TWIN CREEK Kentucky Good 1936 90 3,729
CHUMLEY CREEK Kentucky Good 1936 90 923
TURKEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 1,242
NAPOLEON BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 101
PRYORS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 342
COCKES BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 342
BRUSH CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 1,396
GREASY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1936 90 220
CUB RUN Kentucky Fair 1936 90 652
LOST CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 652
VALLEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 13,890
PUCKETT CREEK Kentucky Poor 1936 90 50
CATRON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 300
MARTINS FK CUMBERLAND RV Kentucky Fair 1936 90 50
N FK TWIN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 472
BR OF SO.FK. RAVEN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 182
S. FORK RAVEN CR. Kentucky Fair 1936 90 182
DITCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 316
TOWN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 4,627
TOWN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 4,627
SOUTHERN DITCH Kentucky Poor 1936 90 3,094
Paint Creek Kentucky Fair 1936 90 4,693
LICKING RIVER Kentucky Poor 1936 90 11,608
JARVIS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 2,145
BR-E FK LYNN CAMP CRK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 1,661
JOHNSON HOLLOW CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 1,661
E FK LYNN CAMP CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 346
Crystal Creek Kentucky Fair 1936 90 7,580
APPLE TREE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 2,603
TURKEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 388
LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 101
RJC RAILROAD Kentucky Poor 1936 90 7,976
TOWN BRANCH Kentucky Good 1936 90 7,976
CRAB CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 546
P&L RAILWAY Kentucky Poor 1936 90 1,017
KY&TENN RR IN STEARNS Kentucky Fair 1936 90 3,050
BR OF COLEMAN RUN Kentucky Fair 1936 90 790
CEDAR RUN Kentucky Fair 1936 90 355
KNOB LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 547
OIL WELL BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1936 90 696
MCFARLAND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 140
CANEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 8,256
BRIAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1936 90 227
BR OF BRUSHY FORK Kentucky Good 1936 90 350

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.