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.

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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.