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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.