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
TAYLORS FORK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 6,277
LAMB CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 7,259
use to be a RR Kentucky Fair 1939 87 3,188
BR OF GRASSY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 1,428
BR OF GRASSY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 1,428
MEADOW CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 727
S FK LICKING RIVER Kentucky Fair 1939 87 7,113
BRUSHY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 3,524
CLEAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 2,873
ROCK FORK Kentucky Fair 1939 87 2,873
POND LICK CREEK Kentucky Good 1939 87 2,873
FALLING TIMBER BR. Kentucky Good 1939 87 2,623
ROSE FORK OF RED RIVER Kentucky Good 1939 87 1,606
BARNETT CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 791
SPRUCE PINE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 791
UNNAMED STREAM Kentucky Good 1940 86 1,174
GREASY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 131
BENNETTS FORK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 120
MCCOYS FORK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 219
SAND RUN Kentucky Good 1940 86 42
KENNEDYS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,248
GREEN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,306
STRODES CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,326
MCQUADY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,260
ROCK LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,260
HOPPER BRANCH Kentucky Good 1940 86 1,260
DRY FORK Kentucky Good 1940 86 914
BLACK LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 914
Trib. to Sinking Creek Kentucky Fair 1940 86 41
INDIAN CAMP CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,113
W FK INDIAN CAMP CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 2,113
WILFORD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,840
E PRONG INDIAN CAMP CREE Kentucky Fair 1940 86 140
CATO CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,481
SNIPE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 191
BUFFALO CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 635
BLACK LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 186
CAMPBELLS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,096
CAMPBELLS CREEK SLOUGH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,096
CAMPBELLS CREEK SLOUGH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,096
FORK SUGAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,481
WALLACE BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,481
BACKWATERS OF KY RIVER Kentucky Poor 1940 86 96
LITTLE GOOSE CR Kentucky Poor 1940 86 247
BUZZARD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 10
ELK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 52
ELK CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 41
ELK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 52
ELK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 52
BEAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 81

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.