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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL FORK OF STEER CR | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| PERRY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| SMITH CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| UPPER HEATH CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 4,600 |
| KILGORE CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| MERRITT CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| COLE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| CABIN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| LONG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BUCKEYE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| ROCK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| MOSSY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| MOSSY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| CHESTNUT KNOB FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 633 |
| BRACKENS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 597 |
| DUNLOUP CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 191 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| JORDAN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| STAR RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| Kings Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| S FK. S. BR. POT. RIV. | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| S.FK.S.BR.POT.RIV. | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| SPERRY RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,300 |
| SPERRY RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,300 |
| PARCHMENT CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| KISSEL RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BRANCH THIRTEEN MILE CRK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LITTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| GRASS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| ROCKCAMP FK OF BELLS CR | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| CABIN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| FROG CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BLAKE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| WALNUT FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| OIL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| HARVEY CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,500 |
| BULL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| ELKHORN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| CLEAR FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| LITTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| PRICKETT CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 850 |
| Upper Wolf Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| WIDEMOUTH CK.&NS RR | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| CRANE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| CAMP CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| I 77 South Bound | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| I 77 | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 650 |
| BRUSH FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,400 |
| STAGGS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
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.