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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.