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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Br of Sheep Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 166 |
| Sheep Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 105 |
| Br of Little Otter River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 410 |
| Sheep Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 371 |
| Branch of Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 454 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 206 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 65 |
| N. Fork Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 152 |
| S. Fork Goose Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 190 |
| BORE AUGER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 580 |
| Elk Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 152 |
| Island Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 162 |
| Carter Mill Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 303 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 61 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 662 |
| Bore Auger Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 63 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 439 |
| Stony Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| Nininger Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 329 |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 329 |
| Stony Fork | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 65 |
| Falling Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 18 |
| Chestnut Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 263 |
| Buffalo Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 435 |
| BIG WALKER CREEK #5 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 271 |
| KIMBERLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 77 |
| FORK OF KIMBERLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 123 |
| KIMBERLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 136 |
| WADDELL BRANCH #2 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER #5 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER #4 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| Buffalo Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,099 |
| N Fork Catawba Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 174 |
| N. Fork Catawba Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 624 |
| Crush Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 438 |
| Roaring Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| Jennings Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 134 |
| Jennings Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 134 |
| Jennings Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 134 |
| Jennings Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 134 |
| McFalls Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| McFalls Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 29 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 124 |
| Crush Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,543 |
| Spreading Spring Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 242 |
| Buffalo Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 54 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 436 |
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.