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