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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.