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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
| COX BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 155 |
| N FORK CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4 |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 21 |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 464 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 257 |
| LAUREL FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 365 |
| BLACK OAK BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 278 |
| BIG MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 103 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 18 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 177 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 74 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| CRACKERS NECK BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 136 |
| SINKING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
| BIG MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 82 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 26 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| BIG MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 562 |
| SPRING HOLLOW RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,296 |
| JORDON RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,454 |
| TUMBLING RUN@FISHER HILL | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 471 |
| TUMBLING RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 735 |
| N FORK SHENANDOAH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 97 |
| CATTLE PASS & W.W.STREAM | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 132 |
| PADDY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 34 |
| TOMS BROOK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,566 |
| TURKEY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 448 |
| TURKEY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,910 |
| PUGHS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 264 |
| TOMS BROOK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| N FORK SHENANDOAH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 222 |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,149 |
| TRIB PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 397 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 374 |
| TRIB NARROW PASSAGE CK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 128 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11 |
| LAUREL RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| LAUREL RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| RILES RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| PAINTER RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 41 |
| TRIBUTARY STONY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 32 |
| SWOVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 166 |
| TRIB NF SHENANDOAH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 169 |
| PAINTERS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 490 |
| TRIBUTARY STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 112 |
| RILES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 52 |
| MUD RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 351 |
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.