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
VAUGHNS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1938 88 19,906
Left Fork Beaver Creek Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,647
Clear Creek Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,092
Steele Creek Kentucky Good 1938 88 1,405
Abner Fork Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,165
KENTUCKY RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 7,414
IC (NOR) RAILROAD Kentucky Fair 1938 88 4,689
BROWDER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,099
BAYOU DE CHIEN Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,099
MUD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,119
JONES BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,099
FORK OF MUD CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 40
MUD CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 52
BIG SUGAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,818
P&L RAILWAY Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,992
BRANCH OF MAYFIELD CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 327
CLOVER FK CUMBERLAND RVR Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,647
SO.FK. LICKING RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 3,636
GREEN RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 8,755
BURGESS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 693
OTTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 5,718
FORK OF LICK CREEK Kentucky Good 1938 88 2,060
LOU AVE-PLSNT RUN CRE Kentucky Fair 1938 88 3,151
BR OF DRAKES CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 3,151
HARRODS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 27,293
MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 36,768
POND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,652
RT. FORK OF BEAVER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,140
MUNCY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 2,823
LIVINGSTON CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 693
BR OF LONG FALLS CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 440
PORTERS DITCH Kentucky Poor 1938 88 260
REBA LAKE RUNOFF Kentucky Good 1938 88 185
CRUTCHER FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 305
TATES CREEK Kentucky Poor 1938 88 305
PRATHER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 863
GLOVERS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 291
LULBEGRUD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 3,535
LULBEGRUD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 3,535
POND RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 494
ADAMS FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 926
BR OF ADAMS FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 926
BR OF ADAMS FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 926
BR OF ADAMS FORK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 926
BR OF CANEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 550
GREEN RIVER Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,499
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,428
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1938 88 1,428
LEWIS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1938 88 577
EAGLE CREEK @LUSBYS MILL Kentucky Fair 1938 88 467

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.