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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACH CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| Britt Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 750 |
| OLDTOWN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| CRANE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| BRUSH CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,400 |
| BLUESTONE RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| SIMMONS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,700 |
| FIVEMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| BIG SPRING CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| Mill Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| BENS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| ROCKHOUSE FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| FITZ RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,105 |
| MIDDLE FK. SLEEPY CK. | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| LEFT FORK FRENCH CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| BUFFALO RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| FLAG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 650 |
| BIRDS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| BIRDS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| SQUIRES RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,900 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,953 |
| BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| PINEY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| FARLEY BRANCH | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| WINDING GULF | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| SURVEYOR CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,900 |
| MEADOW RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| LEFT FORK BONE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| BUNNEL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| BIG RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
| BRADSHAW CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 781 |
| HUSTEAD FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| WHITEDAY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,100 |
| LOST RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,400 |
| LEFT FORK BUCKHANNON RIV | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| GRAGSTON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| BIRCH RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 850 |
| BIRCH RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
| LAUREL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| Shenango Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,500 |
| MURPHYTOWN BR STILLWELL | West Virginia | Good | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| TROUGH FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 950 |
| KIAH CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| PLEASANT CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,800 |
| O BRION CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 150 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,600 |
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.