Historic Bridges in Virginia
2,504 bridges built before 1951 in Virginia still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,504 bridges in Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF POWELL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,845 |
| Tinker Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 386 |
| Claiborne Run & CSX | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 616 |
| Coppahaunk Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,773 |
| TRACE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1931 | 95 | 622 |
| REED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,727 |
| REED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,702 |
| Big Bethel Reservoir | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,813 |
| ROUTE 29B-EMMET STREET | Virginia | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,070 |
| Government Ditch | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 24,172 |
| SHOCKHOE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,913 |
| NAVAL WEAPONS ROAD | Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,569 |
| BRIAR FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,380 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,398 |
| BRANCH MECHUNK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,940 |
| BRANCH MECHUNK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,940 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,641 |
| BRANCH CARROLL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,614 |
| BARN BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 24,086 |
| IVY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,588 |
| BRANCH STOCKTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,192 |
| MECHUNK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 360 |
| SWIFT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 260 |
| MOORMANS RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 458 |
| ROCK CASTLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 631 |
| TOTIER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 667 |
| BROKENBOROUGH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 199 |
| BALLINGER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 26 |
| GREEN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 169 |
| NORTH FORK HARDWARE RVR | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,523 |
| SOUTH FORK HARDWARE RVR | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| JUMPING BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 98 |
| WHITESIDE BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 533 |
| MECHUMS RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| PREDDY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 120 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 120 |
| PREDDY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 270 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 270 |
| BURNLEY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 270 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,618 |
| DOYLES RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| CROWN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| DUNNS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| DOYLES RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 235 |
| BRANCH BLUFF CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 335 |
| DOYLES RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 84 |
| IVY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 630 |
| LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 536 |
| STOCKTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 169 |
| LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,349 |
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.