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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,083 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 123 |
| CSX TRANSP RIGHT OF WAY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,385 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 74 |
| Mollys Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 388 |
| Little Falling River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 418 |
| MATTAPONI RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 692 |
| Turkey Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 548 |
| Stone Mtn. Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 252 |
| Johnsons Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 184 |
| Crooked Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 62 |
| UNNAMED TRIBUTARY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 32,716 |
| OLD TOWN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,660 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 44 |
| BIG BRANCH @ FREMONT | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,721 |
| CROOKED BRANCH @ STRATON | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,227 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,227 |
| POHICK CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,323 |
| ACCOTINK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,010 |
| CALAMO BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 757 |
| Turkey Run | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 359 |
| Tin Pot Run | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,749 |
| Cedar Run | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 78 |
| Turkey Run | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 641 |
| Great Run | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,894 |
| Elk Run | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,644 |
| Turkeycock Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 331 |
| CARVERS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,678 |
| TUCKAHOE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,332 |
| LITTLE BYRD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 452 |
| Nottoway River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 434 |
| NS Railway | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,898 |
| Miry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 873 |
| Birch Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 424 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,926 |
| Preston Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,991 |
| BULLPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12 |
| S BR POTOMAC RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 244 |
| ACQUINTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,273 |
| TOWN BRANCH @ JONESVILLE | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,567 |
| Camp Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 118 |
| Owens Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 263 |
| NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 83 |
| OWL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 99 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,778 |
| MEHERRIN RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 446 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 133 |
| WOODPECKER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| BRANCH OF COTTON CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 166 |
| S FORK ROANOKE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,894 |
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.