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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURRICANE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| LIT.FK.LITTLE SANDY RIVE | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| LIT.FK.LITTLE SANDY RIVE | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 171 |
| Lt Fork of Little Sandy | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| PLUM CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,316 |
| CALLOWAY CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 168 |
| CANE RUN CK. | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 43,815 |
| EAST HICKMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,326 |
| WOLF RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,529 |
| WOLF RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,502 |
| WOLF RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,947 |
| WEST FORK HICKMAN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,504 |
| WOLF RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,196 |
| HORSE RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,340 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,796 |
| WILSON RUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,039 |
| FLEMING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,039 |
| TRIB OF MUD SOCK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| CORD CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| Lick Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 786 |
| BIG JOHN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 380 |
| FORK OF HARRIS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 518 |
| LITTLE CLIFTY CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,586 |
| CANEY CREEK IN CANEYVILL | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,015 |
| BRANCH - ROCK CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 9 |
| CANE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 193 |
| LOWER WHITE OAK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 690 |
| ROUGH RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 477 |
| MAYS RUN | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 477 |
| LIGES BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,647 |
| DANIEL BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 252 |
| ENOCH BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12 |
| MARTINS FK CUMBERLAND RV | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SOUTH FORK OF BACON CREE | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 577 |
| BACON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 577 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 96 |
| BR OF CASH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 364 |
| Br of Canoe Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 179 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 39 |
| Hollingsworth Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 49 |
| TRADEWATER RIVER | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,139 |
| EAST FORK DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,209 |
| FORK OF POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,410 |
| DRAKES CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 219 |
| DRAKES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 219 |
| TRACE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 223 |
| STURGEON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 307 |
| SEXTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 303 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 827 |
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.