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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH FORK GOOSE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,247 |
| RICHARDS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 107 |
| JEFFRIES BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| CROOKED RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 215 |
| South Anna River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 84 |
| Spring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,759 |
| Spring Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,379 |
| Spring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,379 |
| Spring Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,379 |
| Plum Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,377 |
| S. FORK ROANOKE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 176 |
| Smith Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,996 |
| Branch of Elliott Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 2,996 |
| Brush Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| Bradshaw Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 656 |
| Brake Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 759 |
| Branch of Bottom Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 93 |
| Calhoun Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,320 |
| S. Fork Roanoke River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 326 |
| Toms Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 536 |
| Branch of Toms Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 280 |
| Slate Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,611 |
| Branch of Meadow Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,442 |
| Branch of Meadow Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,442 |
| Crab Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 713 |
| Elliott Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,121 |
| Elliott Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 97 |
| Elliott Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 202 |
| Elliott Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 202 |
| SLATE BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 108 |
| Stroubles Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 108 |
| N Fork Rke River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| CRAB CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 781 |
| Mill Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 761 |
| Poverty Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 63 |
| Spring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 407 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 629 |
| Davis Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,122 |
| Rucker Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 8,282 |
| Muddy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,122 |
| Williams Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 536 |
| Joe Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 173 |
| Piney River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 157 |
| HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 688 |
| EAST HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 828 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,109 |
| Smith River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,109 |
| Jacks Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,109 |
| Dan River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 89 |
| Smith River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 438 |
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.