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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,066 |
| TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,257 |
| JACKSON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,369 |
| OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 627 |
| SAND LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,123 |
| MID FORK BEARGRASS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,511 |
| LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,165 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,165 |
| MUDDYGUN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,165 |
| JOHN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,049 |
| FLAX CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 388 |
| WHIPPOORWILL CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 105 |
| RJC RAILROAD | Kentucky | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 187 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 364 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 364 |
| LONG FALLS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,192 |
| RYANS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 570 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,409 |
| CANEY FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 778 |
| LONG BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,321 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,064 |
| BR OF POND CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 232 |
| POND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 232 |
| BRANCH OF ROCKY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,611 |
| ROCKY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,611 |
| BIG NO CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 951 |
| RT. FK. BIG CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,875 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,155 |
| TRIB TO ELK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 347 |
| BR SALT LICK CRK | Kentucky | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,399 |
| TYES FK OF BENNETTS BR | Kentucky | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 474 |
| FORK OF BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 406 |
| BEAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 406 |
| FRAZIER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,514 |
| BRANCH FRAZIER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,514 |
| PAGE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,187 |
| QUICKSAND CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,483 |
| LITTLE MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,232 |
| FORK OF LITTLE MAYFIELD | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,182 |
| FORK OF LITTLE MAYFIELD | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,220 |
| FORK OF LITTLE MAYFIELD | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,220 |
| FORK OF LITTLE MAYFIELD | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,220 |
| LITTLE MAYFIELD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,220 |
| FORK OF OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 908 |
| FORK OF OBION CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 908 |
| ROBIN RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,587 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 860 |
| STINGY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,105 |
| MUD LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,769 |
| STERMANS BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,220 |
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.