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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,000 |
| FOURMILE FORK OF LENS CK | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 5,000 |
| SAND FORK OF FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| LITTLES CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,400 |
| SAMS BRANCH | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 150 |
| SPICE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,200 |
| SOUTH FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,200 |
| DUNKARD CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,700 |
| SHAVERS FORK CHEAT RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| BICKLE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| RED RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 250 |
| LAUREL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 250 |
| Point Pleasants Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| Church Fork Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,200 |
| DANIELS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 200 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,792 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,800 |
| WEST FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 8,300 |
| STRAIGHT FK SANDY CK | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,200 |
| BACK FORK OF ALUM FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 150 |
| BLUESTONE RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 250 |
| NS RAILROAD | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,500 |
| North Fork Short Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 90 |
| Peters Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,700 |
| N. FK.S. BR. POTOMAC RV. | West Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,000 |
| Middle Fork Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 450 |
| BRUSH CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 600 |
| INDIAN FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,200 |
| UPPER TWO RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| TWO RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| DAVIS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| ISLAND CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,100 |
| SANDLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| HORSEPEN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,200 |
| Twin Branch | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| MATE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,300 |
| KINGS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DENTS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| LITTLE INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| CHERRY RUN | West Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,300 |
| ISLAND LICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ISLAND LICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| ISLAND LICK RUN | West Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| MUDDY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| RIGHT FORK FROG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,400 |
| WOLF CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| ARMOUR CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 13,400 |
| BROOKS BRANCH | West Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,900 |
| Walnut Fork | West Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
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.