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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONEY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 429 |
| SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 417 |
| CEDAR RUN | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 109 |
| BENNETT RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| LINVILLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 510 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,776 |
| BIG MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,776 |
| TURKEY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,462 |
| Assamoosick Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,974 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 15,491 |
| GOODES CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,205 |
| Winchester Ave. NSRR | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,630 |
| APPERSN DR O ROANOKE RV | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 19,916 |
| Leathers Run | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 723 |
| Cedar Run | Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| SOUTH FORK QUANTICO CREE | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 420 |
| VA ROUTE 608 | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,140 |
| U.S. ROUTE 52 | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,140 |
| LINARD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,347 |
| TABB CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| FOUR MILE RUN | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 21,323 |
| POTTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,563 |
| POTTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,563 |
| Williams Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,923 |
| Harris Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,289 |
| Graham Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,289 |
| KIMBERLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 656 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #8 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #7 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #6 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #5 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #4 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #3 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #2 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK #1 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| Little Reed Island Cr #2 | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 90 |
| Big Cranberry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,331 |
| Town Run | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 208 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO LICK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,116 |
| DUCK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,060 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,582 |
| HARPERS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 2,697 |
| South River | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,039 |
| Fountains Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,817 |
| NEW FOUND RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 343 |
| TAYLORS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,155 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,589 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,847 |
| CORNELIUS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,648 |
| Doe Run | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 708 |
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.