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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF PIGEON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,678 |
| N FK PANTHER CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 5 |
| BEEFHIDE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 808 |
| BLAZE BRANCH | Kentucky | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,291 |
| TRIBUTARY TO INDIAN CREE | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 569 |
| TRIB TO INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 61 |
| BR OF CYPRESS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 967 |
| SLOUGH-E FK DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,756 |
| SLOUGH-E FK DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,756 |
| SLOUGH-E FK DEER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,756 |
| TRAMMEL CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 602 |
| SALT RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,131 |
| FORK OF FOX CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,409 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,172 |
| SHOALS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,042 |
| LITTLE YELLOW CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,879 |
| HOUSTON CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,932 |
| BOONE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 263 |
| BOONE CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 263 |
| ROGERS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| CSX RR | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 68 |
| OHIO RIVER CSX STREETS | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 13,737 |
| LITTLE HOOD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 261 |
| WHITES CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 54 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 545 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 760 |
| TUG CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 293 |
| ELLIS CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,189 |
| RIGHTHAND FK EVERMAN CR | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 179 |
| LITTLE SINKING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 179 |
| LITTLE SINKING CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 179 |
| GREEN RIVER IN LIBERTY | Kentucky | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,987 |
| HICKMAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,490 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,490 |
| HATTER BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| BR OF HATTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| HATTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| ESTICE BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| HATTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| UPPER HATTER CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 753 |
| KETTLE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,899 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,018 |
| TRUES BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,018 |
| WOLF PEN BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 739 |
| BUCK BRANCH | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 533 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 533 |
| E FK FOURMILE CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,553 |
| BR OF E FK FOURMILE CREE | Kentucky | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,553 |
| BR OF HOWARD CREEK | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,399 |
| LITTLE SANDY RIVER | Kentucky | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,881 |
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.