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
PITMAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 10,010
BRUSHY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 447
SMITH BR OF PITMAN CR Kentucky Fair 1950 76 329
MUD LICK CREEK Kentucky Good 1950 76 76
CROOKED CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 55
BRUSHY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1950 76 337
BRUSH CREEK Kentucky Poor 1950 76 108
W.FK. SKEGG CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 264
LITTLE NEGRO CREEK Kentucky Poor 1950 76 28
WALLACE BRANCH Kentucky Good 1950 76 744
POSSUM TROT BRANCH Kentucky Good 1950 76 744
DRY CREEK- Kentucky Fair 1950 76 744
RIDDLE BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1950 76 165
RAMSEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 170
MILLERS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 170
GREASY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 542
MUDDY FORD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 55
GOOSE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 100
MEADOW CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 979
WILLOWTOWN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 442
WILLOWTOWN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 139
JONES CREEK Kentucky Good 1950 76 139
BR OF ROBINSON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 80
E FK POND RIVER Kentucky Fair 1950 76 190
DRY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1950 76 75
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1950 76 255
Dry Creek Kentucky Fair 1950 76 835
HIGHLAND CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 1,504
SHILO CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 610
SINKING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 98
POTTS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 253
E FK DEER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 625
CSX RAILROAD Kentucky Fair 1950 76 10,172
CUMBERLAND RIVER Kentucky Fair 1950 76 10,172
COTTON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 760
PAINT CREEK Kentucky Poor 1950 76 58
LYNN CAMP CREEK Kentucky Poor 1950 76 444
CSX RR @ P VIEW CEM RD Kentucky Fair 1950 76 160
Stillwater Creek Kentucky Fair 1950 76 279
GLENNS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1950 76 354
TENNESSEE RIVER Kentucky Poor 1950 76 200

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.