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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
N Fork Chestnut Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 8,123
SFork Little Chestnut Cr Virginia Fair 1929 97 8,123
HOGUE CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 6,641
GAP RUN Virginia Fair 1929 97 1,465
GENITO CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 5,394
LITTLE LICKINGHOLE CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 4,008
Grassy Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 3,257
Perrins Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 3,257
TOWNSEND DRAFT Virginia Fair 1929 97 148
MILL RACE Virginia Fair 1929 97 9,058
South Anna River Virginia Poor 1929 97 58
ST JOHNS CREEK Virginia Good 1929 97 919
MIDDLE MEHERRIN RIVER Virginia Fair 1929 97 919
Crooked Run Virginia Fair 1929 97 6,578
SOUTH MEHERRIN RIVER Virginia Fair 1929 97 919
Brush Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 35
ROCKY BRANCH Virginia Fair 1929 97 427
Mayo River Virginia Fair 1929 97 1,996
Cherrystone Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 10,514
JONES HOLE SWAMP Virginia Fair 1929 97 1,873
Mack Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 798
Thornton River Virginia Good 1929 97 3,388
LITTLE TOTUSKEY CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 119
Boxley Creek Virginia Fair 1929 97 10,471
LONE MILL CREEK Virginia Good 1929 97 121
JOHNSON BRANCH Virginia Fair 1929 97 3,052
MUD FORK Virginia Fair 1929 97 4,778
POPES CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 7,495
PIGEON CREEK Virginia Fair 1929 97 6,507
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Poor 1929 97 2,930
Indian River Virginia Fair 1929 97 708
SIMPSON CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 459
SIMPSON CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 459
SHARVERS RUN Virginia Fair 1930 96 459
S BR NIBBS CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 6,895
Partridge Creek Virginia Fair 1930 96 206
Appomattox River Virginia Fair 1930 96 4,598
FOLLY MILLS CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 5,561
BRANCH MOSSY CREEK Virginia Poor 1930 96 236
BACK CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 58
MARL CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 127
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RR Virginia Fair 1930 96 61
CHRISTIANS CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 121
WALKERS CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 197
Little Georgia Creek Virginia Fair 1930 96 5,685
Slate River Virginia Fair 1930 96 1,659
HERRING CREEK Virginia Poor 1930 96 191
Rappahannock River Virginia Fair 1930 96 1,851
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY Virginia Fair 1930 96 4,693
POPES HEAD CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 3,415

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.