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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABANDONED RAILROAD LINE | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| LOST CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| POLK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,800 |
| SANDLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| Elkhorn Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| PAW PAW CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 450 |
| Grave Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| Parrs Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 22,100 |
| SUGAR CAMP RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| BRANCH OF DUNKARD CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,100 |
| JAKES RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| PANTHER CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,105 |
| DILLAN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 8,200 |
| FLAG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,100 |
| RACCOON CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 750 |
| Winding Gulf | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BUNNELL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| FLAT FORK POCATALICO RIV | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| RIGHT FORK OF SPRING CK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,000 |
| RIGHT FORK SPRING CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,000 |
| LOST RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| McKim Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| Indian Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| FRENCH CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| TURKEY RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BUCKHANNON RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| MILL RACE BUCKHANNON RIV | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LAUREL RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 500 |
| Big Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| Buffalo Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| CARPENTER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 600 |
| ALLEN CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| BIG RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 750 |
| FOURPOLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 2,900 |
| LITTLE TOMS FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| UPPER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 200 |
| LOWER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 90 |
| MIDDLE RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 400 |
| SHINN RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 250 |
| JONES CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| ELK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 5,000 |
| JACK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,000 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 1,200 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 1,100 |
| ROOTING CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 90 |
| ROOTING CREEK | West Virginia | Good | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| PAINT CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 300 |
| LEFT FORK FREEMANS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 150 |
| KINCHELOE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10 |
| DRY FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,000 |
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.