Historic Bridges in West Virginia
1,245 bridges built before 1951 in West Virginia still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,245 bridges in West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,000 |
| FUDGES CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 450 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 200 |
| WALNUT RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 900 |
| BIG OTTER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 350 |
| MIDDLE ISLAND CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,600 |
| LITTLE COVE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,200 |
| DUMPLING RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,700 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,000 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,000 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,000 |
| NESSELROAD RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 800 |
| CR 6/6 | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| CR 6/6 | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,500 |
| MAXWELL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| UPPER NINEMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 100 |
| PAINTER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,800 |
| BROAD RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 66 |
| WOLF CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 326 |
| MUDDLETY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| BEASON RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 600 |
| NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 450 |
| South Fork Fishing Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,200 |
| SHOOKS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| HARLAN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| BRANCH OF BACK CK. | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| BRANCH OF BACK CK. | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| DUCK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| TATE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| LOWER MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
| BIG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| LOWER ROCK CAMP RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| SUGAR CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| LEFT FK OF DAVIS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 70 |
| STEER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| WEST FORK LITTLE KAN R | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 900 |
| CAMP CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| SKELTON RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| DOTSON RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| TARKILN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| NORTH FORK LUNICE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,800 |
| North Fork Lunice Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,100 |
| PRIVATE ROAD | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,389 |
| PRICE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,779 |
| BEAR WALLOW CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| BRANCH OF MAPLE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| Cullers Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,100 |
| BRANCH OF LOST RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,500 |
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.