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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORK OF MAYFIELD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 511 |
| OLD MAYFIELD CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 511 |
| BRADLEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,178 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,552 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,709 |
| CANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 878 |
| CANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,233 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12 |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,883 |
| BR OF NORTH FORK NOLIN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,628 |
| SOUTH FORK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,062 |
| NORTH FORK NOLIN RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 7,532 |
| N. Frk KY River | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 816 |
| NORTH FORK KY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,028 |
| BRANCH BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,309 |
| BRANCH BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 6,309 |
| DELAWARE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,203 |
| W FK SIMPSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,976 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,481 |
| MILL RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,481 |
| MORRISON RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,229 |
| MCGRADY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,229 |
| HALLS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,229 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,229 |
| W FK ADAMS FORK | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 3,909 |
| BR OF MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,275 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 909 |
| JAKES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,252 |
| TROUBLESOME CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1926 | 100 | 1,063 |
| LECOMPTES RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 762 |
| LECOMPTES RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 166 |
| LECOMPTES RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 166 |
| WEST FORK RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,348 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,452 |
| SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,966 |
| GRASSY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 398 |
| Pettys Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 48 |
| Lynch Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 992 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,923 |
| ELBOW SPRING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 7,641 |
| SOUTH FORK OF BEAVER CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,128 |
| BOYDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 9,221 |
| LONG LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 4,832 |
| CAIN RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,499 |
| FORK OF PHELPS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 892 |
| BUTTERWORTH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 4,706 |
| JACKSONS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,158 |
| FORD CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 1,934 |
| TYGARTS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 29 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,348 |
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.