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
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.