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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACHODOC CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,698 |
| STRAIGHT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,382 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 46 |
| BEAR ELEMENT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 175 |
| BR BEAR ELEMENT CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 175 |
| DRY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 55 |
| NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,799 |
| FLAT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,835 |
| Blue Run | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,683 |
| Pamunkey Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 53 |
| Mayo River | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 4,266 |
| Peters Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,935 |
| Little Dan River | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,935 |
| HOOKERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,935 |
| Hookers Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,935 |
| Archies Creek | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,886 |
| BRATTONS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 648 |
| GUYS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 648 |
| COOKS CREEK @ DAYTON | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,542 |
| NF SHEN RV @ COOTES STOR | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,828 |
| ONE MILE RUN | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,921 |
| BIG RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,921 |
| RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER @ | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 13,818 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,265 |
| N F SHEN RIVER & NS RWY | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 31,222 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,424 |
| Queens Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 7,824 |
| CHESTNT CK @ | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 16,063 |
| M FORK HOLSTON RIVER @ | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 12,936 |
| STALEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 8,104 |
| CROOKED RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 31,222 |
| CHESTNUT LICK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,542 |
| WHITE OAK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| ABINGDON DRIVE | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,000 |
| NORTH ENTRANCE TO NATION | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 15,661 |
| U.S. ROUTE 250 | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,126 |
| VA ROUTES 43 & 695 | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 474 |
| VA ROUTE 617 | Virginia | Good | 1941 | 85 | 474 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,200 |
| DALE ST. AND N&P RR | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,000 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,200 |
| MARTIN STREET | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 200 |
| RTE. 110 (JEFF DAVIS HWY | Virginia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 44,686 |
| ARMY-NAVY DRIVE | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,500 |
| EBL RT 27#1034 & RDW B&F | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50,531 |
| MECHUMS RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 11,419 |
| POTTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 974 |
| DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,529 |
| PAINE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,275 |
| WET WEATHER TRIB S RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,275 |
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.