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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY OGLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 156 |
| TRIBUTARY OGLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 77 |
| FALLING SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,055 |
| HOOVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 632 |
| POTTS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| Pedlar River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 958 |
| S. Fork Buffalo River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,608 |
| Buffalo River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 168 |
| Horseleys Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 85 |
| Stonewall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 270 |
| Clark Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 210 |
| Partridge Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 206 |
| Little Piney River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| Pedlar River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 24 |
| Rocky Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 51 |
| Beck Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 203 |
| Huff Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
| Little Piney River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| Harris Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 161 |
| Bent Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,444 |
| W Fork Bent Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,444 |
| North Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,799 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 58 |
| Holiday Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| Rough Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 211 |
| S.Fork Appomattox River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 139 |
| North Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 181 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,908 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| TRIB BACK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| CHRISTIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 58 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 162 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 179 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 227 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 292 |
| MOSSY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 521 |
| TRIB GOOSE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 520 |
| FREEMASON RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 495 |
| JENNINGS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 539 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 356 |
| OVERFLOW SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 356 |
| TRIB OF SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 527 |
| JORDAN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,574 |
| JORDAN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,574 |
| GUYS RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,574 |
| TRIB JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 357 |
| TRIB BACK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 357 |
| JORDAN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,574 |
| MUDDY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 503 |
| COWARDIN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 105 |
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.