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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 400 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 2,000 |
| GRASSLICK RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 2,000 |
| MC CANN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| KINCHELOE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| LIMESTONE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 200 |
| JENNINGS RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 200 |
| POLK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 250 |
| PRICKETT CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 650 |
| Harts Run | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| Vacant CSX Property | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| DEVILS FORK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 600 |
| MIDDLE FORK HUGHES RIVER | West Virginia | Good | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| MIDDLE FORK OF REEDY CRK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 250 |
| HENRY FK W FK L KANAWHA | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| SIMPSON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| WICKWIRE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 250 |
| BULL CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| ELK RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 250 |
| GUYANDOTTE RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 2,000 |
| FALLING ROCK CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,300 |
| WHITE OAK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 900 |
| NORTH RIVER | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,600 |
| ANDERSON RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 90 |
| TENMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 150 |
| HACKERS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,600 |
| BR. OF WEST FORK RIVER | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,000 |
| ANN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 750 |
| GRASSLICK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,000 |
| ELK TWOMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,100 |
| FORK OF PORTERS HOLLOW | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 2,500 |
| GEELICK RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,700 |
| MCCANN RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,900 |
| KINCHELOE CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,200 |
| FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 550 |
| FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| BRANCH OF FINK CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 100 |
| HACKERS CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,600 |
| MARE RUN | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 700 |
| LITTLE BINGAMON CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 650 |
| HELENS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 50 |
| HELENS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 4,000 |
| HELENS RUN | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 4,000 |
| BENNEFIELD PRONG | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 1,400 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 350 |
| UPPER FIVEMILE CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 300 |
| SLEEPY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 150 |
| SOUTH FORK SLEEPY CREEK | West Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 200 |
| SLEEPY CREEK | West Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 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.