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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT FORK STEER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| GRANDCAMP RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| COVE CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| SOUTH MILL CRK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 250 |
| TROUT RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 90 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| ELK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 12,802 |
| DINGESS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| COPPERAS MINE FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| SANDLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 450 |
| CAMPBELL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,300 |
| Boggs Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| BRANCH OF DUNKARD CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,000 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 444 |
| NORTH FORK CHERRY RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 600 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| CHEVAUX DE FRIZE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,029 |
| LEFT FORK HOLLY RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| Price Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| Fallen Timber Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| South Fork Fishing Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,700 |
| South Fork Fishing Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,700 |
| Money Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,300 |
| CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. | West Virginia | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2,800 |
| WORTHINGTON CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1938 | 88 | 11,100 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| TETER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| OLD ROAD RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,800 |
| MANNS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 752 |
| COUNTY RT 17 | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,819 |
| ELKLICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,600 |
| BR OF SPERRY RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| LITTLE TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| TRACE FORK OF ALLEN FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| LEFT FK KAN TWOMILE CK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,000 |
| ELK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,300 |
| ALDRICH CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| HELENS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 5,400 |
| MEADOW RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 450 |
| SENECA CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| BIRDS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,100 |
| COOKS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| COOKS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| COOKS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| MANILA CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 550 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
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.