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