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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| HARPOLD BR OF PARCHMENT | West Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| Evitts Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,600 |
| TRACE FORK OF DAVIS CK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 750 |
| KANAWHA RIVER & BLVD | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15,950 |
| TYLER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,300 |
| MORRIS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 443 |
| BUFFLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 550 |
| RIGHT FORK OF WEST FK R | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| ISLAND CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | — |
| TUG FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 450 |
| Elkhorn Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| TUG FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| FORK OF POND BRANCH | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 7,200 |
| ROCKY FORK OF 18 MILE | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| NORTH FORK MT CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BLACKLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,900 |
| GRASSY BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,700 |
| SIMMONS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,700 |
| DAVIS FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,700 |
| FIVEMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 850 |
| ABANDONED RR | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,700 |
| PIGEON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| GILBERT CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| CAMP RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| MIRACLE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| RT BR OF MIRACLE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SCOTTS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 600,500 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 450 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,808 |
| Indian Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| LINE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,174 |
| ROARING CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| COW CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,200 |
| CRAB ORCHARD RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| MARTIN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 12,100 |
| OIL SPRING RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,100 |
| LAUREL FK OF SPRUCE CK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MACFARLAN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 650 |
| MISSOURI BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| ARKANSAS BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,400 |
| Rush Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| TYGART CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| LITTLE BIRCH RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 600 |
| TWO LICK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,000 |
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.