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
BR OF BEAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 81
WADE BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 40
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1940 86 3,554
OHIO RIVER Kentucky Poor 1940 86 7,268
BEAVER DAM CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 457
STATION CAMP CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 3,265
KENTUCKY RIVER & CSX RR Kentucky Fair 1940 86 13,424
SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 174
WOLF RUN Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,702
WEST MAYFIELD CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 1,886
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 973
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 503
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 1,671
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 395
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 468
RED DUCK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,698
DRY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,711
SHORT CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,711
BIG PITMAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 4,135
CLAY LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 744
OLD TOWN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 816
CRANE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 986
OLSHEA CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 693
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 693
SUGARCAMP BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1940 86 300
BRANCH OF BLACKFORD CREE Kentucky Fair 1940 86 62
TIOGA CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 19,810
CATRON CREEK Kentucky Poor 1940 86 30
CURRY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 3,475
BR-MIDDLE FK RAVEN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 85
CSX RAILROAD Kentucky Fair 1940 86 648
BR OF CANE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 545
FORK OF PLEASANT RUN Kentucky Fair 1940 86 2,803
LONG RUN Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,753
POND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 761
TRIB TO MILL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 100
WEICHER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 14,859
CHENOWETH RUN Kentucky Fair 1940 86 1,005
S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 4,810
CHENOWETH RUN Kentucky Fair 1940 86 3,409
MILL CREEK Kentucky Good 1940 86 7,375
MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 6,305
SHINKS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1940 86 753
TURKEY RUN Kentucky Poor 1940 86 50
TRIB TO MILL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 5,281
LITTLE CEDAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1940 86 183
NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM Kentucky Fair 1940 86 8,021
NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM Kentucky Poor 1940 86 3,908
Little Carr Fork Kentucky Fair 1940 86 129
Little Carr Fork Kentucky Poor 1940 86 110

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.