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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Br. of Little Pine Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 643 |
| Thornspring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,888 |
| Thornspring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,888 |
| Pine Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 296 |
| Burks Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23 |
| Morgan Spring Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 578 |
| Morgan Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,049 |
| Back Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 156 |
| Back Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| North Fork Peak Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 257 |
| Mack Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 108 |
| North Fork Peak Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 204 |
| Branch of Peak Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 204 |
| Branch of New River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 798 |
| Branch of Thornspring Br | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| White Walnut Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 194 |
| CHINNS MILL POND | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,139 |
| LATENS SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,625 |
| Seasonal stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,530 |
| Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,130 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| Callahan Branch @ Wabun | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 990 |
| Branch Back Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 184 |
| Branch Back Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 168 |
| Carvins Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,440 |
| Back Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 282 |
| JUMPING RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 773 |
| Little Bear Rock Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 822 |
| Mudlick Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,584 |
| TRIB CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,021 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 63 |
| BROAD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 173 |
| SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 230 |
| SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 263 |
| SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 230 |
| SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 92 |
| KERRS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| BIG SPRING | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 548 |
| TRIB KERRS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| KERRS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| TRIB KERRS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 84 |
| TRIB KERRS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 84 |
| WHISTLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 52 |
| WHISTLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| COLLIERS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 154 |
| COLLIERS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 154 |
| BLACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| TRIB COLLIERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 21 |
| WHISTLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 83 |
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.