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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SUGAR CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,055 |
| PAINT LICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,055 |
| P&L RAILWAY | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| BUCK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,077 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| CLIFTY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| WALLINS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 272 |
| TRIB TO DRENNON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,692 |
| TRIB TO DRENNON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,692 |
| BARTLETT FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,229 |
| TRIB TO HARRODS CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,116 |
| EARLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,339 |
| UNNAME STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,339 |
| OHIO RIVER | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 23,881 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,029 |
| LOWER TWIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,029 |
| CSX RR-ABANDONED LINE | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 388 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,748 |
| OHIO RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,520 |
| CAMP CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,077 |
| CAMP CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,077 |
| MASSAC CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 787 |
| MASSAC CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 787 |
| MASSAC CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 787 |
| MASSAC CREEK OVERFLOW | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 787 |
| BR OF HAYS FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,629 |
| JOE LICK FORK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,179 |
| CHESTNUT CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,011 |
| IRVIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,054 |
| IRVIN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,054 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,054 |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,054 |
| Buck Creek | Kentucky | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,308 |
| SALT RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,500 |
| E FK BARREN RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 676 |
| TOWN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,110 |
| LITTLE SULPHUR CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 569 |
| CSX RAILROAD | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 232 |
| WILBUR RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 860 |
| BR OF WILBUR RUN | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 860 |
| HOOKTOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 747 |
| TRIB-HOOKTOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 747 |
| TRIB-HOOKTOWN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 747 |
| BR CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| BR CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| BR CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| CANEY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 550 |
| BR MUDDY CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,678 |
| ELMLICK CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,678 |
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.