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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SADDLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,889 |
| BRIDLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,889 |
| FOX CK @ MOUTH OF WILSON | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,676 |
| BIG WILSON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 348 |
| EAGLE BOTTOM CK@-FRIES | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,703 |
| GLADY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 634 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 129 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 182 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 134 |
| KNOB FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 27 |
| TURKEY FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 395 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 395 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 123 |
| MIDDLE FOX CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 34 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| PEACH BOTTOM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 121 |
| PEACH BOTTOM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 48 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| FOX CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 47 |
| BIG FOX CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18 |
| CABIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| BIG HELTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 376 |
| KNOB FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 214 |
| PINEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| BIG FOX CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 37 |
| Roach River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 313 |
| South River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 460 |
| Blue Run | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 257 |
| Roach River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| Lynch River | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 221 |
| Swift Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,032 |
| Parker Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 759 |
| Quarter Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,224 |
| Swift Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 315 |
| Bull Yearling Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 155 |
| South River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 152 |
| Fountains Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 136 |
| Rocky Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 247 |
| Fountains Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11 |
| Branch Fountains Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 278 |
| Cattail Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 278 |
| Beaverpond Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 788 |
| Moores Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 154 |
| Falling Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16 |
| North Fork Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 333 |
| Double Branch Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 243 |
| Miry Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 96 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
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.