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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT FK BLACKBERRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 629 |
| RT FK BLACKBERRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 254 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 252 |
| KENNEDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,686 |
| LITTLE SO.FK CMBRLND RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 464 |
| GROVES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,609 |
| MOCK ROY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,609 |
| Clear Fork River | Kentucky | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,011 |
| TOWNSEND CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,187 |
| COOPER CREEK SLOUGH | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,074 |
| COOPER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,074 |
| BR OF CLOVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 71 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 761 |
| DONALDSON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 484 |
| OVERFLOW STRUCTURE | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,009 |
| SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,009 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 160 |
| PAINT LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,381 |
| BR OF LAUREL RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 699 |
| ELAM DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,427 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,106 |
| BR CANOE CRK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,807 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,009 |
| OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,009 |
| OBION CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,009 |
| POND RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,680 |
| TRIB TO HARRODS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,050 |
| HOOD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 986 |
| Hood Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 682 |
| TOMS CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,795 |
| Hood Creek | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 986 |
| WOOD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,760 |
| LINE FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 774 |
| TRACE BR OF LINE FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 481 |
| LAUREL FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 556 |
| MUD LICK BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 415 |
| INDIAN RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,082 |
| BR OF E.FK.CABIN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 233 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 233 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 83 |
| WEST FORK OF BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 107 |
| BRANCH OF FLAT CR. | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,711 |
| FLAT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,711 |
| BR OF PAINT LICK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 474 |
| GUM CREEK IN ROYALTON | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,121 |
| JOHNSON FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 277 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,773 |
| BR OF MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 350 |
| BEARDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 701 |
| LINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 987 |
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.