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 BEE LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,504 |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,068 |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,534 |
| S FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25,114 |
| JESSAMINE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,973 |
| BR OFF HICKMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5,353 |
| HICKMAN CREEK @UNION MIL | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,254 |
| MARBLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| JESSAMINE CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 10,513 |
| MUDLICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 139 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 12 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 3,000 |
| BRANHAMS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 950 |
| MALLET BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,276 |
| Clear Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 781 |
| CANEY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 493 |
| Troublesome Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 704 |
| OGDEN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,040 |
| Clear Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| BIG RICHLAND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,177 |
| STINKING CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 589 |
| ROCKCASTLE RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 885 |
| MOORES CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,682 |
| TRACE BR OF LINE FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 333 |
| SMOOT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 399 |
| Quillen Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 634 |
| Boone Fork | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,074 |
| Wright Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| Rockhouse Creek | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 190 |
| N Fork Kentucky River | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 523 |
| Old RR Bed | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 71 |
| GRASSY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 556 |
| DYER BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 556 |
| BEAR BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 287 |
| BLACK LICK BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 287 |
| PAINT LICK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 287 |
| SCOTT BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 36 |
| E FK CABIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 269 |
| RAY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 86 |
| FREY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 86 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,384 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,217 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,217 |
| HANGING FORK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 312 |
| BR OF CEDAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 107 |
| BR TO DIX RVR | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 145 |
| P&L RAILWAY | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,505 |
| BR OF FOREMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 123 |
| EAGLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 272 |
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.