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
LIT.FK.LITTLE SANDY RIVE Kentucky Fair 1949 77 170
SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 297
SLICKWAY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 13,277
HICKMAN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 6,317
GILBERTS CREEK Kentucky Poor 1949 77 1,242
WALKER BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 1,167
CONN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 1,167
CONN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 1,167
CONN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 1,167
RT FK GILBERTS CREEK Kentucky Good 1949 77 214
PANTHER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 457
Short Creek Kentucky Fair 1949 77 105
SKINHOUSE BRANCH Kentucky Good 1949 77 229
S FK LICKING RIVER Kentucky Fair 1949 77 12,384
BR OF GRAYS RUN Kentucky Good 1949 77 8,856
BR OF GRAYS RUN Kentucky Good 1949 77 11,893
EDGEWATER BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 5,187
HUSKENS RUN Kentucky Fair 1949 77 122
DRY RAVINE Kentucky Fair 1949 77 687
BOILING SPRING BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 153
LITTLE SIXMILE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 205
POND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 388
SMITH BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 950
Big Branch Kentucky Fair 1949 77 215
INDIAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 145
MIDDLE FK STINKING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 359
ROAD FK STINKING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 520
ROAD FK STINKING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 396
MURPHY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 883
CRADY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1949 77 883
EDLIN CREEK Kentucky Good 1949 77 883
BULL CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 254
HELL FOR CERTAIN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 254
LONG BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 287
ELK LICK BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 287
BURNT CABIN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 287
ROCK CAMP CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 287
TERRILL BRANCH Kentucky Good 1949 77 3,144
BR OF HAYS FORK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 7,029
COPPERAS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 696
BUFFALO CREEK Kentucky Good 1949 77 163
SAVAGE BRANCH Kentucky Good 1949 77 163
S FK LITTLE BARREN RIVER Kentucky Fair 1949 77 591
ADAMS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 54
BLUE SPRING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1949 77 105
BARREN RIVER Kentucky Fair 1949 77 576
SKAGGS CREEK Kentucky Poor 1949 77 300
LOWER SPRUCE CREEK Kentucky Poor 1949 77 219
PASTURE BRANCH Kentucky Good 1949 77 825
DOC ISOM BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1949 77 825

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.