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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| Guesss Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Queen Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Queen Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Queen Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Queen Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Knox Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Knox Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Whispering Creek Drive | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Prater Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Prater Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Dry Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Lick Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Lick Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Trace Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| Trace Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Lick Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| War Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| War Fork | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Greenbrier Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Russel Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Russell Fork | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Right Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| Right Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Garden Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Big Prater Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| Left Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 60 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| TOMS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| RIGHT FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25 |
| KNOX CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 125 |
| HOME CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| LESTER FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| Little Oppossum Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,746 |
| RACE FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 450 |
| RIGHT FK STRAIGHT FK CRK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1 |
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.