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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicks Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 671 |
| Stream | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 213 |
| Dardens Mill Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 476 |
| Branch | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 232 |
| Branch Darden Mill Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 277 |
| TRIB. POTOMAC CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,010 |
| LONG BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,538 |
| POTOMAC RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,538 |
| Trib Chippokes Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,731 |
| Lower Chippokes Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,689 |
| Upper Chippokes Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,731 |
| Terrapin Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 111 |
| Sunken Marsh Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| College Run | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 464 |
| S Fork Poplar Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 434 |
| Browns Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 178 |
| Hunting Quarter Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 86 |
| Assamoosick Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 167 |
| Raccoon Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 216 |
| Br Hunting Quarter Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 292 |
| Branch Raccoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 61 |
| Harris Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 79 |
| CLEAR FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 590 |
| BEECH FORK CREEK #1 | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 213 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 261 |
| BLUESTONE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 117 |
| N FORK CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 341 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 341 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 43 |
| MANASSAS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,007 |
| LANDS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,013 |
| HALL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 3,734 |
| GREENWAY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,034 |
| LITTLE MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14,579 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 658 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 658 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 282 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 282 |
| TUMBLING CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 170 |
| WOLF CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 316 |
| WOLF CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 316 |
| CASPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 92 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 187 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,557 |
| SINKING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,993 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,504 |
| GREEN WAY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 235 |
| FINLEY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 234 |
| LOGANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 339 |
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.