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
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.