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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROAD RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 200 |
| BIG BEAVER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 400 |
| PETERS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 1,800 |
| MUDDY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 250 |
| MUDDY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| BRAINS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 250 |
| MARTINS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 10 |
| GREENS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 250 |
| GOOSE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 100 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 1,700 |
| LEFT HAND CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 1,700 |
| LICK FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 2,000 |
| Point Pleasant Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 450 |
| Morgan Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| North Fork Richwood Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| LITTLE TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| INDIAN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| New Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| Middle Wheeling Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| HAMMER RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 5 |
| SWAGO CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| ROARING CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 2,900 |
| LEFT HAND RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 1,300 |
| Missouri Fork | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,000 |
| CORBIN BRANCH | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 90 |
| BULL RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 1 |
| BARKERS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| WOLF RUN | West Virginia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LEFT FORK OF HOLLY RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| FOURPOLE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 600 |
| ARNOLD CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| SCRABBLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | — |
| RIGHT FORK STEER CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| COPEN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| SPRUCE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| GRASS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| BRANCH OF GRASS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| GRASS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| JONES CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| JONES CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| KATY LICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| COONS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 750 |
| SHINNS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 9,400 |
| LITTLE TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| ROOTING CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| BEARDS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
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.