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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.