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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,500 |
| SANDLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 300 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 250 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 450 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 200 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| WOLF CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,205 |
| CLOVER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| McElroy Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,200 |
| Short Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| LEFT FK OF WILSON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,800 |
| TRACE FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| Doolin Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10,400 |
| WV Fork of Fish Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,200 |
| ROCKCASTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,800 |
| PINNACLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 30 |
| PINNACLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 40 |
| MUZZLE FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,700 |
| STEWART RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 150 |
| TETER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| LITTLE LAUREL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| A&O RAILROAD | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 350 |
| South Mill Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 350 |
| ANTHONY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 200 |
| CSX RAILROAD | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 98 |
| N Branch Potomac River | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 880 |
| TROUT RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 90 |
| HACKERS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 250 |
| Valley Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 150 |
| SOUTH FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| CACAPON RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| Potomac River CSX Trans | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,930 |
| Little Wheeling Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| LICK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| BOYD RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,100 |
| BIRDS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,700 |
| RIFFLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 300 |
| BONE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 350 |
| NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| BOOTHS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,900 |
| DRY FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| SYCAMORE BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| E. FORK GREENBRIER RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 85 |
| MOUNTAIN LICK | West Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| SUGAR CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,700 |
| PORTER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| PORTER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| BIG CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
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.