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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,413 |
| Rock Point Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 56 |
| Boston Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 875 |
| FRYING PAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 283 |
| CRANES NEST RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 144 |
| LAUREL BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14 |
| MILL CREEK @ CLINCHCO | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 49 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
| WHITE MARSH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,403 |
| PINEY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 49,672 |
| HOLMES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 47,065 |
| DOGUE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,607 |
| LONG BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,839 |
| POPES HEAD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,032 |
| CUB RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,886 |
| BIG ROCKY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,095 |
| Broad Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17 |
| West Branch Thumb Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,126 |
| W Fork Dodd Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,065 |
| Laurel Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 69 |
| Rans Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| Burks Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 68 |
| Burks Fork Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| Burks Fork Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| Little River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| Meadow Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| Branch Lick Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 149 |
| Little River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 85 |
| Little River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 54 |
| Brush Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 137 |
| Pine Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 914 |
| Pine Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| Oldfield Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 416 |
| Dodd Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 71 |
| Laurel Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| Howells Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 71 |
| Burks Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 177 |
| Burks Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 52 |
| Branch of Burks Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 421 |
| HOLMAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 135 |
| S. Prong of Pigg River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 463 |
| Snake Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 553 |
| Town Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 864 |
| Gourd Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,629 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,629 |
| Beards Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 284 |
| Guthrie Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 118 |
| Br of Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 986 |
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.