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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAYS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,885 |
| DOG BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,885 |
| LICKING RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 222 |
| TRACE FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 99 |
| NORTH ROLLING FORK RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 163 |
| TRIB OF GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 252 |
| TRIB OF GOOSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 252 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 797 |
| WAR FORK | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 133 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 133 |
| WEST FORK INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 43 |
| SALT RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 398 |
| BR OF SHAKER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 134 |
| DRY FORK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 138 |
| DODDS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR OF INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 994 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 994 |
| E FK BARREN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 610 |
| SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 909 |
| BR OF SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 909 |
| BR OF SKAGGS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 909 |
| PITCOCK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 174 |
| CAMP BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1950 | 76 | 840 |
| BR OF ELK POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 113 |
| LONG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 101 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 113 |
| ROWAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,961 |
| MILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,583 |
| SCRUBGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR OF SO FK PANTHER CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 838 |
| BR OF SO FK PANTHER CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 838 |
| NO.BR OF SO FK PANTHER C | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 838 |
| GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 903 |
| BR OF GREASY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 903 |
| BELLS RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 903 |
| ELK LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 117 |
| CATAWBA RD. OVER C.S.X. | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 71 |
| SQUABBLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 233 |
| MEMORIAL DRIVE-KY 15BUS | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,927 |
| MEMORIAL DR-KY 15BUS RTE | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 964 |
| Hatfield Branch | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 983 |
| Russell Fork | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,557 |
| Left Frk Blackberry Crk | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 444 |
| Rockhouse Fork | Kentucky | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Shelby Creek | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 506 |
| RED RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,316 |
| HATCHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 307 |
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.