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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| EAST FORK ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| EAST FORK ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| EAST FORK DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LEWIS (SCOTTS) RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| LEWIS (SCOTTS) RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| WILDERNESS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| HOWELL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,061 |
| BETHEL RESERVOIR | Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,000 |
| DUNLAP CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 635 |
| DUNLAP CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 635 |
| Rutledge Creek | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,764 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,764 |
| KIMBERLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 237 |
| N&S RAILWAY (ABANDONED) | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,423 |
| NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 201 |
| DISMAL RIVER & NS RWY | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,800 |
| DISMAL RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 111 |
| Beaver Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,126 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,305 |
| Muddy Run | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,785 |
| SAPPONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,201 |
| NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 194 |
| Trapp Branch | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,653 |
| NS Railway & Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 821 |
| Dodds Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,065 |
| Beaverdam Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,692 |
| Boothe Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,692 |
| Pine Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,692 |
| CROCKETT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,641 |
| PADDY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 238 |
| BIG WALKER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 227 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 74 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 428 |
| AYLETT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,008 |
| MONCUIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,278 |
| NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,065 |
| Little Crooked Run | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,406 |
| Tye River | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,042 |
| Stoney Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,094 |
| Spruce Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,094 |
| S Fork Rockfish River | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,094 |
| Reeds Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,429 |
| LITTLE NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,382 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,758 |
| FULTZ RUN | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 234 |
| BIG RUN | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 193 |
| Back Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,034 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,811 |
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.