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
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.