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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| TUG FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,200 |
| JAKES RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| MORGAN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BIRCH RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 691 |
| BRUSHY MEADOW CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| ANGLINS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 550 |
| LITTLE LAUREL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BRUSHY MEADOW CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| POSSUM TROT RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| CHEVAUX DE FRIS | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| WOLF RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| POPLAR FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 700 |
| TURKEY BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| ROCK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| CLEAR FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| SURVEYOR CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20,605 |
| SOUTH SAND BRANCH | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20,605 |
| LOG LICK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| LOG LICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LT.FK.RT.FK.BUCKHANNON R | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| GOFF RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| KELLY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21 |
| INDIAN CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| LEFT FORK CLOVER RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Little Sancho Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| Middle Island Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| SHIRT TAIL FORK | West Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| GRASSY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| BIG ISLAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| POND CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,200 |
| BRANCH OF TYGART CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| DRY RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| POND RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 850 |
| WADES CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LITTLE RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| SUGAR CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
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.