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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKHORN CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 650 |
| PYLES FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 200 |
| TEVEBAUGH CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 800 |
| PRICKETT CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10 |
| Mon. Rvr. CSX RR City St | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 13,400 |
| Boggs Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 650 |
| Boggs Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 650 |
| Dry Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 4,000 |
| GUSTON RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 4,500 |
| ROBINSON RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,200 |
| FRIENDS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,000 |
| BROWNS CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 25 |
| BOYD RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| STRAIGHT RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 550 |
| COON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,700 |
| RIGHT FORK OF LOWER CRK | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,000 |
| PAINT CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 44 |
| Mitchell Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,900 |
| TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 500 |
| TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 500 |
| STUTLER FORK | West Virginia | Good | 1922 | 104 | 150 |
| CHERRY CAMP RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,400 |
| WEST FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 12,200 |
| LITTLE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 400 |
| Jim Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 850 |
| DENTS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 3,900 |
| WARM SPRING RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 90 |
| Gashell Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,500 |
| Little Wheeling Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 950 |
| Sancho Creek | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| Point Pleasant Creek | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 250 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 250 |
| MILL RACE | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,700 |
| SAND RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,400 |
| WEST FK OF TWELVEPOLE CK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 90 |
| Sugar Run | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 10 |
| TYGART CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,800 |
| SALTLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,500 |
| TOM CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 350 |
| TRACE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 350 |
| GRASS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 900 |
| WYCROFF RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| MUDDY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 450 |
| SECOND CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 55 |
| ROCK CAMP RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| TANNER FORK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 250 |
| PEDDLER RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 4,800 |
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.