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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 16,898 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,911 |
| MCHENRY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,456 |
| CALLIHAN BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,377 |
| CALLAHAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 589 |
| POWELL RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 660 |
| WOODS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 550 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 12,623 |
| ROANOKE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,385 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 92 |
| LITTLE BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 245 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 928 |
| LAUREL FORK @ ROCKY GAP | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,943 |
| WOLF CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 617 |
| WOLF CREEK @ HICKSVILLE | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 617 |
| CLEAR FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| Purgatory Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 118 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 29 |
| WAQUA CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 853 |
| MEHERRIN RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 716 |
| Otter River | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 718 |
| Terrys Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,395 |
| HATCHERS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,503 |
| Tin Pot Run | Virginia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,158 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 6,641 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 225 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 20 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,752 |
| BILLINGS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,752 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 89 |
| Fountain Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,883 |
| STAGG CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,310 |
| Smith River @ Martnsvill | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,240 |
| Marrowbone Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,558 |
| MILES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,499 |
| FOLTZ CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,797 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 48 |
| Sycamore Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,692 |
| WARWICK SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,397 |
| Neck Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,133 |
| MOFFATTS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 291 |
| LINVILLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1927 | 99 | 68 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,176 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 35 |
| LITTLE MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 658 |
| CHANDLERS MILL POND | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,812 |
| TOMS CREEK @ COEBURN | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,268 |
| TOMS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,144 |
| Dan River | Virginia | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 6,083 |
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.