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
LICK FORK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 800
TYGARTS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 652
E RHUDES CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 3,330
LOONEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 2,691
LOONEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 6,483
MILL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 2,329
P&L RAILWAY Kentucky Fair 1942 84 16,393
Toms Creek Kentucky Fair 1942 84 1,206
BR OF INDIAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 360
CSX RAILROAD Kentucky Fair 1942 84 10,976
LITTLE LAUREL RIVER Kentucky Fair 1942 84 10,976
Wright Fork Kentucky Fair 1942 84 5,115
PITMANS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 495
COOL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 743
SEVERN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 883
JUDY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 5,413
WARREN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1942 84 902
BEE LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1942 84 902
YELLOW CREEK Kentucky Poor 1943 83 4,568
COW BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1943 83 2,647
POND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 2,647
BEECHY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 844
TAN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1943 83 844
BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1943 83 844
BR OF NO.FK.ELKHORN CREE Kentucky Fair 1943 83 4,232
COX CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 2,594
MILL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 5,579
MUD CREEK Kentucky Good 1943 83 1,367
P&L RAILWAY Kentucky Poor 1943 83 361
HIGHLAND CREEK Kentucky Poor 1943 83 5,698
SALT RIVER Kentucky Fair 1943 83 21,821
VIOX CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 12,839
DECORSEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 952
Rockhouse Creek Kentucky Fair 1943 83 90
CSX RAILROAD SPUR Kentucky Poor 1943 83 17,806
JONATHAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 1,487
BEE LICK CREEK Kentucky Poor 1943 83 98
WATHEN DITCH-BR LOST CRK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 1,583
BARREN RIVER Kentucky Fair 1943 83 9,806
PIGEON ROOST CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 1,878
ELK FORK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 1,878
VINY FORK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
DRAINAGE TO VINY FORK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
DRAINAGE DITCH Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
DRAINAGE Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
DRAINAGE TO MUDDY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
DRAINAGE TO MUDDY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1943 83 30
BRADLEY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1944 82 744
SOLDIER FORK OF TYGART C Kentucky Fair 1944 82 744
SOLDIER FORK OF TYGART C Kentucky Fair 1944 82 744

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.