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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHISTLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 516 |
| WALTERS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 516 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 160 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 38 |
| POAGUE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 386 |
| BROAD CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| CEDAR GROVE BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 124 |
| CEDAR GROVE BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 131 |
| HAYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 34 |
| MOFFATTS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 34 |
| HAYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23 |
| HAYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23 |
| HAYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 28 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 678 |
| NORTH BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| HAYSLETTE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 183 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 236 |
| BENNETTS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| TRIB ELK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 64 |
| ROCKY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 768 |
| DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,462 |
| HONEY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,618 |
| LITTLE DRY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 63 |
| CUB RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,343 |
| MOSSY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,756 |
| CAPON RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,081 |
| SIRKS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| WEST FORK LINVILLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 128 |
| SWORDS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,372 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,743 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,743 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,743 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,743 |
| ELK GARDEN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 354 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 354 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 57 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 190 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 54 |
| MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 46 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 64 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,589 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,812 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 352 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 257 |
| BIG SPRING BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,046 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 336 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 193 |
| LEVENCE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 39 |
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.