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