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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HINKSTON CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 3,893 |
| Fannin Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,142 |
| DEADLING BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 870 |
| ISAAC CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,680 |
| POND RIVER OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,680 |
| NORTH FORK OF BARNETTS C | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,402 |
| BR OF N FK BARNETT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,402 |
| BARNETT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,199 |
| BIG NO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,199 |
| ISLAND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 182 |
| SEXTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 182 |
| SO.FK. LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,161 |
| GRAPEVINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,186 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 953 |
| SAM BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 692 |
| FISHING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| BUNCOMBE BR. | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,490 |
| HUNGRY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,883 |
| E.FK.TRIPLETT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,883 |
| N. FORK OF TRIPLETT CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 707 |
| GUIST CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,200 |
| TRIB TO BULLSKIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,712 |
| LYNN CAMP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 10,593 |
| LEE BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,999 |
| HAMS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 519 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,531 |
| LITTLE MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 436 |
| LITTLE SLATE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 436 |
| STONY FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,351 |
| SOWDER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,711 |
| JOHNSONS BR @HANKLA | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 248 |
| NORTH ROLLING FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 345 |
| NS RR AND HARDING ST | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,146 |
| WAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 128 |
| N FK ROUGH RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 266 |
| DRY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 49 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,871 |
| WILSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,295 |
| LITTLE SANDY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,580 |
| CASEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 412 |
| LEGER FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 108 |
| BUNCOMB BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 108 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 353 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 353 |
| German Branch | Kentucky | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 351 |
| BRUSH FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 492 |
| GULF CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 45 |
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.