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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Run | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,064 |
| Branch Broad Run | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 560 |
| RICH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,105 |
| BIG LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,008 |
| BR BIG LICKINGHOLE CRK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,204 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 869 |
| ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 869 |
| Wynn Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,757 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 319 |
| TOWNSEND DRAFT | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 148 |
| EAST BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 319 |
| OYSTER CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 585 |
| POOR VALLEY BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,345 |
| BR S FORK CATOCTIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,748 |
| SIMPSONS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 122 |
| NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 919 |
| KITS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 919 |
| BOLD BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| Great Run | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,776 |
| BLUE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,606 |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,990 |
| Branch of Rapidan River | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 562 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,218 |
| CUB RUN | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 227 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,281 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 814 |
| Dan River | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,255 |
| Fall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,706 |
| WALLS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,837 |
| UNNAMED TRIBUTARY | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20,291 |
| Big Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 669 |
| N Fork Thornton River | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,391 |
| Hazel River | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 223 |
| Hughes River | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 223 |
| Branch Mudlick Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,392 |
| COVE RUN | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,641 |
| N&W RWY @ NATURAL-BR-STA | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,021 |
| CRAWFORD CREEK & RTE 688 | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,021 |
| BELLE COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,728 |
| WAR BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10,891 |
| RUNION CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 104 |
| LICK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 629 |
| LICK BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 131 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 165 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 352 |
| KETRON BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 352 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 352 |
| ROBERTS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 352 |
| CARLOCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,831 |
| Nottoway Swamp | Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 11,175 |
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.