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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 724 |
| RIGHT FORK OF STRAIGHT C | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,351 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 348 |
| LAUREL FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 658 |
| LEFT FORK STRAIGHT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 41 |
| FOWLERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 473 |
| BOONE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 201 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 778 |
| BR OF SCOTT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 433 |
| CLARKS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,026 |
| CHAPLIN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 253 |
| Chaplin river | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| LITTLE CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| SINKING CREEK @STEPHENSP | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 342 |
| LICK RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| TRIB TO LICKSKILLET CRK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,180 |
| CAIN RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 756 |
| PRIOR BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| GREEN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,232 |
| LITTLE MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 332 |
| East fork Clarks River | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 647 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 867 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 294 |
| BRANCH OF PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 294 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 153 |
| BR OF TWELVEMILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| FORK OF LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 67 |
| MELLINS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 606 |
| LITTLE SANDY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 457 |
| CANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 239 |
| LITTLE FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,300 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 562 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 183 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 423 |
| BR OF FOURMILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 423 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 423 |
| BIG JOHN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 486 |
| ASHERS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 127 |
| LITTLE SEXTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 108 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 232 |
| Goose Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| KOGER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| LICK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 93 |
| BUTLER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 223 |
| MUD CAMP CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 351 |
| KATIE MEADOW SLOUGH | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,021 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 156 |
| GREEN RIVER & CR 1203 | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,725 |
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.