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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FK OF LONG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 81 |
| WILBUR RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 603 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,177 |
| S. FORK OF KENTUCKY RIVE | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,385 |
| GIBSON CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1949 | 77 | 505 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,664 |
| BENT BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 183 |
| Bevins Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,207 |
| Pinson Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 665 |
| ROCKLICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 348 |
| SOUL CHAPEL BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,417 |
| ROCK LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,417 |
| ROUNDSTONE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,512 |
| BROWNE FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1949 | 77 | 66 |
| W.FK. SKEGG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 66 |
| WHITE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 466 |
| BURTON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 466 |
| HOLLY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 532 |
| OXLEY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,387 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,540 |
| GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 527 |
| TRIB. OF WHIPPORWLL CK. | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 190 |
| REINS LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 250 |
| SUMPTER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 354 |
| OTTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,578 |
| BRANCH OF DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,199 |
| DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,458 |
| BR TO JACKSON DITCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 153 |
| SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 2,188 |
| SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,050 |
| SOUTH ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 161 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,263 |
| ROUGH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 422 |
| SNAKE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 422 |
| TRIBUTARY OF TRAMMEL FOR | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 422 |
| HINTON BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 737 |
| STAFFORDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 737 |
| BRANCH OF INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 428 |
| HICKORY NUT CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 211 |
| HICKORY NUT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 211 |
| BR OF HICKORY NUT CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 554 |
| WATTS RUN | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| HAMMOND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,384 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 389 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 570 |
| King Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| BR OF PETER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 412 |
| BEN HOWARD BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 724 |
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.