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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,739 |
| FINLEY DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,739 |
| E FK LYNN CAMP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 762 |
| HORSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,119 |
| Potter Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,420 |
| POTTER FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,420 |
| POTTER FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,420 |
| BR-LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| BR-LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,886 |
| LITTLE BENSON(GREASY) CR | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 66 |
| BOONE FORK OF FROZEN CRE | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| BOONE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,277 |
| BOONE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,277 |
| TANYARD BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,382 |
| BARGER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 38 |
| CARPENTER CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| GEORGES BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 271 |
| Drakes Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 311 |
| South Fork Little River | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 278 |
| GEO.ABNERS BR. OF COW C | Kentucky | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,002 |
| SUDDER FORK OF MILLERS C | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 380 |
| LITTLE BAYOU DE CHIEN | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 469 |
| VERHINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 469 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Good | 1925 | 101 | 469 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 273 |
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 273 |
| BIG SOUTH FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 198 |
| CLOVER FK CUMBERLAND RVR | Kentucky | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,130 |
| PADDYS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 219 |
| PADDYS RUN | Kentucky | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 219 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,436 |
| TRIB S FK BEARGRASS CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,333 |
| LAUREL RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 63 |
| RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 38 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,530 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,979 |
| BULL FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| Shelby Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 775 |
| PETTYS FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,886 |
| BR OF BALD EAGLE CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 605 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 163 |
| BR OF DOCTORS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 163 |
| GADDIE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,874 |
| KNOB LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,367 |
| KNOB LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,367 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 762 |
| Willow Slough | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 320 |
| CARNEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,646 |
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.