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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| TUMBLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 148 |
| TUMBLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 90 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 22 |
| GREEN COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 56 |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 56 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 230 |
| LITTLE TOMS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,086 |
| LAKE BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 925 |
| MULLINS FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 842 |
| PREACHER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 511 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,452 |
| REED CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,452 |
| GLADE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,675 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,754 |
| PERIWINKLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,075 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 512 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 511 |
| BRANCH REED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17 |
| GULLION CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 17 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 184 |
| DEAN BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 61 |
| SPILLER BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 614 |
| TATE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 142 |
| TATE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 288 |
| STONY FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 464 |
| S. F. REED CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 261 |
| Crigger Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 190 |
| BR REED CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 445 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 45 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 527 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 527 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 527 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 527 |
| DRY CHANNEL | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,496 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,496 |
| DRY CHANNEL | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,496 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 40 |
| Queen Creek Spillway | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 141 |
| BACKLICK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 39,079 |
| HOOFS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 18,454 |
| S.F. POWELL RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 225 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,854 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 440 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 988 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 999 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 886 |
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.