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
Shelby Creek Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,873
Shelby Creek Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,873
POND RUN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 813
ELK FORK CRK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,911
BOOKER BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1927 99 134
SERVANTS RUN Kentucky Poor 1927 99 34
LINCOLN BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1927 99 1,312
CRAB ORCHARD CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 2,189
CANEY FORK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,965
BR CANEY FORK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,561
BR CANEY FORK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 1,965
Swift Camp Creek Kentucky Fair 1927 99 6,192
BR OF STILLWATER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 673
BUCHANAN FORK Kentucky Fair 1927 99 673
BETTS BRANCH Kentucky Poor 1927 99 114
ROCKHOUSE FORK Kentucky Poor 1927 99 114
HARRODS FORK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 38
Brush Creek Kentucky Fair 1928 98 231
MIDDLETON CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4
SUGAR CREEK Kentucky Poor 1928 98 3,743
BRUSHY FORK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4,708
BR OF GLOVER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4,796
BR OF GLOVER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4,796
BR OF GLOVER CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4,796
DANIELS FORK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 5,398
DANIELS FORK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 5,398
DOCTORS FORK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 163
RENFROW CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,232
FORK OF LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 2,001
LICK CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 2,001
SPRING CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 4,154
MORRIS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 511
MAYFIELD CREEK OVERFLOW Kentucky Fair 1928 98 6,064
RAY BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,838
TERRAPIN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,934
CANE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,173
BRUSH CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,369
BRUSH CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,369
CURTSINGER BRANCH Kentucky Fair 1928 98 1,552
POWERS CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 3,292
MAYFIELD CREEK Kentucky Good 1928 98 6,064
CANEY FORK Kentucky Poor 1928 98 1,212
CSX RAILROAD Kentucky Poor 1928 98 942
POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR Kentucky Poor 1928 98 942
POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR Kentucky Fair 1928 98 894
POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR Kentucky Poor 1928 98 1,473
POOR FK CUMBERLAND RVR Kentucky Fair 1928 98 3,342
FLAT RUN CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 6,284
INDIAN CREEK Kentucky Poor 1928 98 3,223
SYCAMORE CREEK Kentucky Fair 1928 98 2,066

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.