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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,583 |
| Clear Fork River | Kentucky | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,011 |
| GREEN RVR @NEATSVILLE | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 881 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 645 |
| KEEN FK-UPPER TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,029 |
| WELCH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,262 |
| STEPHENSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 479 |
| DONALDSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 479 |
| DONALDSON CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 479 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Good | 1947 | 79 | 277 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 277 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 7,871 |
| HENDERSON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 263 |
| HENDERSON BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1947 | 79 | 250 |
| HAFLEYS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 533 |
| HORSE CAVE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 533 |
| MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 886 |
| RELIEF STRUCTURE | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,554 |
| RELIEF STRUCTURE | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 8,554 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,700 |
| SHORT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 657 |
| BR OF SHORT CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1947 | 79 | 657 |
| SPRING FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 657 |
| BIG SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 583 |
| HORSE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,354 |
| GREEN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,573 |
| KING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,850 |
| BRANCH KING CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,850 |
| EAST FORK CANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,439 |
| DREDGED DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,439 |
| ARNOLD FORK | Kentucky | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 572 |
| S.FK.ROCKCASTLE RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 886 |
| CAUDILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,866 |
| Yonts Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 755 |
| ROSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 822 |
| CABIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,082 |
| BR OFF LONG FALLS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 368 |
| BR OFF LONG FALLS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 260 |
| FRANCIS BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1947 | 79 | 474 |
| STILLHOUSE BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 696 |
| LAWRENCE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 687 |
| SO FK LITTLE BARREN RIVE | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,668 |
| BEECH FORK RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 851 |
| ROUGH RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 583 |
| ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 927 |
| E FK ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 927 |
| BLANKET CREEK NR FOUR OA | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,908 |
| CSX RR-CR 5011-KENNEDY B | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,161 |
| CURLY FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,716 |
| RT.FK.BLACKBERRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 629 |
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.