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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 341 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 138 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| Purgatory Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| RUSSELL FORK RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,533 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 446 |
| GREEN BRIAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,244 |
| GARDEN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 109 |
| Hatcher Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 206 |
| Flat Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,406 |
| Trib. Flat Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,953 |
| Dog Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 247 |
| Falling River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 26 |
| Whipping Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 523 |
| Branch Whipping Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| Timberlake Spillway | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 277 |
| Little Falling River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 46 |
| Little Falling River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 341 |
| Tributary Flat Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 483 |
| POLECAT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,958 |
| Little Pauls Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,598 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,605 |
| Greasy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| Burkes Fork Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| Laurel Fork Creek #1 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| Laurel Fork Creek #2 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| Laurel Fork Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
| Lovels Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 350 |
| Little Reed Island Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 21 |
| Little Reed Island Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| Crooked Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 572 |
| Crooked Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| Staunton Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 97 |
| Greasy Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 39 |
| Greasy Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| Sandy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 261 |
| Moody Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 112 |
| Bluestone Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 146 |
| Turnip Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 94 |
| Turnip Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 188 |
| Little Horsepen Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 192 |
| Horsepen Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| Branch Wallace Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| East Fork Roanoke Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
| Ash Camp Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 301 |
| Terry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 28 |
| Sandy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 641 |
| WHEAT SPRING BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 187 |
| Ewing Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 219 |
| Craig Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 133 |
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.