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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARDS CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1940 | 86 | 809 |
| BRANCH HOWARDSCREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 809 |
| S.FK.ROCKCASTLE RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 611 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 11,609 |
| MIDDLE FK KENTUCKY RVR | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 235 |
| MIDDLE FK KENTUCKY RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29 |
| BEECH FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| HALS FORK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 298 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 63 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 88 |
| CSX RR & N Frk KY River | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 692 |
| Crafts Colly Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 203 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,384 |
| BAUGHMAN CREEK @HUSTONVL | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,360 |
| BAUGHMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 217 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 208 |
| PERKINS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,619 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,521 |
| N.FK.LICKING RVR | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 138 |
| BR OF CANE RUN | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 660 |
| NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 84 |
| UPPER SPRUCE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,851 |
| P&L RAILWAY | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,208 |
| POTTINGER CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1940 | 86 | 823 |
| LANDING RUN | Kentucky | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,306 |
| PRICE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,225 |
| NEVIT CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,225 |
| DAVIS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,225 |
| SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,671 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 27 |
| HARRODS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,702 |
| MORGADORE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 318 |
| KAYS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 318 |
| LITTLE TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1940 | 86 | 59 |
| BR OF BIG TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SOUTH FORK OF LICKING RI | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 283 |
| MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 71 |
| CARR FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 69 |
| Upper Chloe Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 9,300 |
| Card Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,288 |
| Pond Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 202 |
| DUNWOODY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 176 |
| CLEAR CR | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,939 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,723 |
| DORMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,494 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,494 |
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.