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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY MILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 59 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 59 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| LITTLE STONY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 132 |
| SNAPPS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 225 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 107 |
| M.F. HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,374 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,374 |
| STALEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,045 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 185 |
| SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,921 |
| ST CLAIR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 973 |
| CRESS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 261 |
| CRESSY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 261 |
| LITTLE LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 524 |
| CRAWLEY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 145 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,202 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 435 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 33 |
| LICK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| LICK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 106 |
| M FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| NORTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 43 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 43 |
| CARLOCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 747 |
| CARLOCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 587 |
| WALKER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 231 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 949 |
| S FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 102 |
| COMERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 92 |
| BLUE SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 186 |
| M FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 103 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 377 |
| Coscorie Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,238 |
| Assamoosick Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
| Raccoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| Raccoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| Branch Round Hill Swamp | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 348 |
| Browns Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 182 |
| Seacock Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 512 |
| Black Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 256 |
| Indian Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 42 |
| Cypress Swamp | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 67 |
| Indian Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 184 |
| Flag Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 943 |
| Angelico Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 164 |
| Angelico Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 31 |
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.