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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishpond Creek | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 77 |
| Fork Cub Creek | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 62 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 154 |
| TRIB CHRISTIANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 338 |
| MEADOW RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,609 |
| LONG GLADE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 538 |
| RAMSEYS DRAFT | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 52 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 175 |
| MOFFETTS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 331 |
| MEADOW RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 337 |
| DITCH | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 563 |
| EAST FORK BEAVERDAM CRK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,815 |
| Beaverdam Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,815 |
| Laymantown Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,687 |
| Roanoke Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,237 |
| Wrights Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 107 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 61 |
| Dicks Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 190 |
| Johns Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 57 |
| Johns Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 57 |
| Duncan Run | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,077 |
| VPRA ROW Abandoned | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,132 |
| LONG BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 26,406 |
| Gap Run | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 67 |
| Trapp Branch | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 419 |
| BYRD CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 365 |
| NEWFOUND RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,277 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 991 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,045 |
| Branch of Smith River | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,070 |
| Beaver Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15,661 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29 |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,000 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK @-ST-CHAR | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,382 |
| BEAVER POND CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 52 |
| Rapidan River | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,794 |
| Garth Run | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 118 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 170 |
| TRIB OF HURRICANE BR | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,264 |
| Poplar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 243 |
| Blue Run | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 336 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,706 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,027 |
| FINE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| Saylers Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,636 |
| Thornton River | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 108 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,631 |
| LAUREL RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 648 |
| MOFFATTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 291 |
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.