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
SOLDIER FORK OF TYGART C Kentucky Fair 1944 82 998
BRANCH OF SOLDIER FORK Kentucky Fair 1944 82 744
BR OF SOLDIER FORK Kentucky Fair 1944 82 744
NORTH FORK LITTLE RIVER Kentucky Fair 1944 82 3,222
Right Fork Beaver Creek Kentucky Good 1944 82 796
SINKING FORK Kentucky Good 1944 82 827
CEDAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,710
PATTY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,710
ROLLING FORK RIVER Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,367
MARSHALL BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1944 82 35,153
SIMMS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,107
CAWOOD BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,107
MIDDLE FORK OF KY. RIVER Kentucky Fair 1944 82 1,529
OHIO RIVER OVERFLOW Kentucky Fair 1944 82 4,520
BR-W.FK.CLARKS RIVER Kentucky Fair 1944 82 218
BEAR CREEK Kentucky Fair 1944 82 50
MILL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1944 82 648
CLAY LICK CREEK @GRATZ Kentucky Fair 1944 82 648
DOG CREEK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 3,080
BLOOD RIVER Kentucky Poor 1945 81 3,080
OVERFLOW STRUCTURE Kentucky Fair 1945 81 3,080
CLIFTY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1945 81 35
UPPER HOWARD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 55
COLLINS FORK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 10
S BENSON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 275
W RHUDES CREEK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 100
JOHNSON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1945 81 212
TWELVE MILE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 699
WHITES BR Kentucky Fair 1946 80 1,915
COLLINS FORK--GOOSE CREE Kentucky Fair 1946 80 1,915
COLLINS FORK--GOOSE CREE Kentucky Poor 1946 80 1,915
BREEDENS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 299
BRANCH OF OTTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 2,603
FORK OF OTTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 2,603
LITTLE RICHLAND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 3,390
LITTLE RICHLAND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 3,390
LITTLE RICHLAND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 3,390
COLLINS FORK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 1,790
BULL CREEK Kentucky Good 1946 80 1,790
ROCKHOUSE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 745
BRANCH CYPRESS CREEK Kentucky Good 1946 80 5,045
CYPRESS CREEK Kentucky Good 1946 80 5,045
STICE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 3,888
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 488
CLOVER FORK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 488
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 1,130
LEATHERWOOD CREEK Kentucky Good 1946 80 520
Narrows Branch Kentucky Fair 1946 80 554
FLAT LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1946 80 991
BUCKHORN CREEK Kentucky Poor 1946 80 8,349

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.