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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| Blackwater River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,381 |
| S FORK BLACKWATER RV. | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,381 |
| N Fork Blackwater River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 68 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,458 |
| Mollie Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 72 |
| Big Chestnut Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| Little Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 108 |
| N Fork Blackwater River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 457 |
| Story Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 179 |
| Branch of Town Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| Town Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 443 |
| Towne Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| Tharp Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 97 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 372 |
| SFof Little Chestnut Crk | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 171 |
| Nicholas Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| Otter Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,581 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 298 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 333 |
| LITTLE BRUSH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,006 |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,006 |
| GRAVEL SPRINGS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 387 |
| GRAVEL SPRINGS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 387 |
| HOGUE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,164 |
| FROMAN RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 413 |
| ABRAMS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,846 |
| SLEEPY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| ISSAC CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 459 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 423 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 32 |
| Br. Sinking Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,582 |
| Doe Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 12,029 |
| Doe Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 14,206 |
| Doe Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14,206 |
| Clover Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 183 |
| Spruce Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 144 |
| Spruce Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 144 |
| Little Stoney Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 280 |
| Big Stoney Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| Branch of Wabash Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| Wabash Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| Sugar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| WOLF CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 72 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 189 |
| Stoney Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 68 |
| Branch of New River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 405 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,525 |
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.