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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fishing Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 50 |
| PLUM RUN | West Virginia | Good | 1913 | 113 | 200 |
| PECKS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| MIDDLE FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| LAUREL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 250 |
| STEWART RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 3,200 |
| ELK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| ELK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| Pierce Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 90 |
| ROBINSON FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 650 |
| MEATHOUSE FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| DOE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 600 |
| LEADING CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| STONECOAL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 150 |
| FLAT RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 1,000 |
| SECOND CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 498 |
| SOUTH FORK SLEEPY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| Longs Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 150 |
| FIVE & TWENTYMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 500 |
| MYERS FORK OF GOOSE CK. | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 100 |
| NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 150 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 50 |
| RT FK OF MIDDLE FK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| South Fork Fishing Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 60 |
| SUGAR CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 100 |
| MITCHELL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 200 |
| MITCHELL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 200 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 80 |
| CABIN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 200 |
| NORTH FORK LUNICE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 1,000 |
| Hardin Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 850 |
| Hardin Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 900 |
| ROBINSON RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 1,200 |
| ROBINSON RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,200 |
| SALEM FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| FOURPOLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 200 |
| CUCUMBER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 200 |
| CACAPON RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 550 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 12,100 |
| ISNER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 600 |
| TYGART VALLEY RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| KINGS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 150 |
| TAYLOR RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| LEFT FORK OF SLAB CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 550 |
| BRANCH OF DOG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 80 |
| SLATE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 1,100 |
| PECKS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 80 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 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.