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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAINER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 512 |
| BR OF W FK BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 620 |
| BR OF BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 641 |
| BR OFF LONG FALLS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 368 |
| COLEMANS RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 790 |
| HARDIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 790 |
| FORK OF PRATHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 800 |
| SHEPHERDS RUN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 906 |
| N.FK LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 292 |
| ROLLING FORK RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 2,671 |
| BR OF LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,233 |
| MCBRIDE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 150 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 299 |
| BR OF PIGEON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,678 |
| BIG TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,059 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 614 |
| HARRIS CREEK @BOSTON | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,161 |
| FIRST CREEK AT CLEMONS | Kentucky | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,210 |
| Left Fork Peter Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 623 |
| Elkhorn Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,736 |
| FIVE LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 89 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,373 |
| SINKING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,238 |
| LILY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,570 |
| Road Run Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 790 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,344 |
| MOCK ROY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,439 |
| BAILEY DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 770 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 206 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 206 |
| BR OF CRAB ORCHARD CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1941 | 85 | 206 |
| FARMERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,462 |
| SHELTON CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,303 |
| STOVALL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,303 |
| MAYFIELD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,508 |
| BR OF SHELTON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 228 |
| LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,908 |
| TURKEY CREEK SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,316 |
| TRIB TO PRIOR BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 256 |
| SWAMP SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,809 |
| SWAMP SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,809 |
| ENGINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,915 |
| NORRIS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,335 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,335 |
| DUTCH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,335 |
| BR OF MARROWBONE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,335 |
| WISDOM CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,980 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10,840 |
| BUCKEYE BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,742 |
| LICK FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 800 |
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.