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
MONTGOMERY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,348
BRANCH OF DESERTER CREEK Kentucky Poor 1927 99 3,287
BRANCH OF DESERTED CREEK Kentucky Poor 1927 99 3,287
LOCUST CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,165
BR OF HILLSBORO CREEK Kentucky Good 1927 99 1,165
BR OF GILBERTS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,242
STINGY CREEK Kentucky Good 1927 99 53
PANTHER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,838
FORK OF PANTHER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,838
JACKSON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,380
BAYOU DE CHIEN Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,380
SOUTH FORK CANEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,811
CANEY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,884
CLOVER LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,785
BLACK BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1927 99 3,477
ZION BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,457
CANE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 627
TOWN BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1927 99 4,209
POND RIVER OVERFLOW Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,028
POND RIVER OVERFLOW Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,028
INDIAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 4,470
CARR FORK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,076
Yellow Creek Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,076
Montgomery Creek Kentucky Fair 1927 99 571
BR OF CARPENTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 45
KNOB LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 461
HANGING FORK @HUSTONVILL Kentucky Poor 1927 99 416
WEST FORK OF EDDY CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 819
WEST FORK MASSAC CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 787
DREAMING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 3,228
EAST FORK OF OTTER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 456
HARDINS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 15,312
STATE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,105
CALLOWAY CREEK Kentucky Poor 1927 99 107
ELIZABETH CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,776
TOWNS BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1927 99 4,813
WOLF BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1927 99 55
Rockhouse Fork Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,045
DOUGLAS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 3,146
GLOVER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 5,743
INDIAN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,094
SPRING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,094
SPAWS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,726
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,229
DRAINAGE DITCH Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,229
UNNAME STREAM Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,229
SOUTHARDS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,510
Stagger Fork Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,728
Bear Fork Kentucky Poor 1927 99 2,089
Robinson Creek Kentucky Poor 1927 99 2,089

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.