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
Upper Laurel Creek Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,082
Hood Creek Kentucky Poor 1937 89 686
Blaine Creek Kentucky Poor 1937 89 686
Cam Creek Kentucky Fair 1937 89 363
Mill Creek Kentucky Fair 1937 89 363
SHORT CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 2,823
MUNCY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1937 89 2,823
Smoot Creek Kentucky Fair 1937 89 910
MARTINS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,213
PEYTON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,213
BR OF PEYTON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,213
Peyton Creek Kentucky Fair 1937 89 100
LONG BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1937 89 101
LOVERS BRANCH Kentucky Good 1937 89 83
P&L RAILWAY Kentucky Poor 1937 89 16,923
MYER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 4,105
LONG FALLS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 4,105
CSX RAILROAD Kentucky Fair 1937 89 3,305
JOHNSON BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,513
SALT LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,513
RUSH BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1937 89 2,119
OLDFIELD CK. Kentucky Fair 1937 89 809
BR CANEY CRK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 8,515
ROCKY FORK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 762
MIDDLE FORK OF RED RIVER Kentucky Fair 1937 89 532
MCCONNELS RUN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 3,448
BRUSH CREEK Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,134
CRAB ORCHARD CREEK Kentucky Poor 1937 89 84
CUMBERLAND RIVER Kentucky Fair 1937 89 1,291
PUNCHEON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 406
SULPHUR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 406
ROSE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,389
CANEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,389
BUSTER BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1938 88 852
COOKS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 675
SIMS FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 538
LEFT FORK STRAIGHT CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 538
ELIJAHS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 807
TURKEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 714
TERRY FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 714
BULLITT LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 8,101
HICKORY CAMP CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,240
BR OFF MUD RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,243
BR OFF MUD RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,243
STEVENS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,058
ROCKY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,058
EAGLE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 899
SOLDIER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 903
HAYES CREEK @ UPCHURCH Kentucky Fair 1938 88 518
WILLIAMS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 286

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.