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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 164 |
| Overflow Meherrin River | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,008 |
| NORTH FORK CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,046 |
| VALLEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 278 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,507 |
| HAPPY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 900 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 15,795 |
| S FORK CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,985 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 70 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 70 |
| NORTH RIVER (OVERFLOW) | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 70 |
| RENNET BAG CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,061 |
| LAUREL FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,061 |
| LAUREL FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,061 |
| MAYBERRY CREEK & ROAD | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,140 |
| SOUTH FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 45 |
| Buffalo River | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,043 |
| MCKITTRICKS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,642 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,563 |
| Reed Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,511 |
| North Otter Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,764 |
| Stony Fork Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,137 |
| JAMES RVR; CSX & RT 1318 | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,381 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 949 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,780 |
| FALLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,396 |
| DRY MARSH | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 170 |
| Waterford Run | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,071 |
| Branch of Hazel River | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 72 |
| Ruffans Run | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 24 |
| Broad Run | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 9,901 |
| Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,866 |
| Bowens Run | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,674 |
| Bolling Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 723 |
| Dodd Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,360 |
| Johns Creek | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 14 |
| Little Stoney Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 423 |
| COW CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,624 |
| FERRY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,792 |
| Little Polecat Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,996 |
| JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 39 |
| CSX & NS Railroad | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,047 |
| DRY CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 250 |
| RICHARD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,147 |
| TRIB. BRENS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,147 |
| SOUTH ANNA RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,743 |
| Robinson River | Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 280 |
| MILFORD HAVEN | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,398 |
| NS Railroad | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,841 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,979 |
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.