West Virginia
Eastern Part of the State
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Western Part of the State (Sorry Not Yet) |
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Herns Mill (1879) |
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| Type: Queenpost |
Date visited: May 1999 |
Length: 54 Feet |
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This bridge was rebuilt in 2000, it is in much better shape but has lost
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| Details: Crosses Milligans Creek. Still in use | ||||||
| Directions: From the intersection of I-64 and US 219 head south on 219 towards Lewisburg. At intersection of 219 and SR60 turn to the right (west?); travel about 3 to SR40, turn left and follow the signs. | ||||||
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Hokes Mill (1899) |
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| Type: Long |
Date visited: May 1999 |
Length: 54 Feet |
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| Details: Sits on Second Creek. No longer in use (the bridge is open to foot traffic, but the superstructure is in very bad condition). | ||||||
| Directions: From the intersection of I-64 and US 219 travel south on 219, through Lewisburg to Ronceverte. On the south edge of Ronceverte, after crossing the Greenbrier River bridge turn onto SR48 (if traveling south on 219, turn right). SR48 is located just south of where SR63 joins US219. Travel just under 4 miles, running parallel to Greenbrier River to SR62. Continue on SR62 until you see the bridge. It is located next to a new SR62 bridge that crosses the creek. | ||||||
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Indian Creek (1903) |
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| Type: Long |
Date visited: May 1999 |
Length: 50 Feet |
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| Details: Sits on Indian Creek. Open to foot traffic only. | ||||||
| Directions: From the intersection of I-64 and US 219 travel south on 219 to the city of Union. Continue for approx 6 miles on 219 South from Union. You will see a small white church on the left -- St. John's Church. Directly across 219 from the church is a wooded path that leads to the bridge. There is a sign marking the foot path and a split rail fence, both of which are in poor condition. The bridge is visible from 219 as it crosses the new road bridge. If heading North on 219 the bridge can not be seen until past the church. | ||||||
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Laurel Creek (circa 1910) |
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| Type: Queenpost |
Date visited: May 1999 |
Length: 25 Feet |
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| Details: Sits on Laurel Creek. This bridge is about as small basic as they get, but it did have a nice 'loose board' sound when cars went through :-). River access is blocked, probably because the land on both sides is privately owned. As with most bridges like this, the inside is covered with graffiti. Still in use. | ||||||
| Directions: From the intersection of I-64 and US 219 travel south on 219 to the city of Salt Sulphur Springs. South of Salt Sulphur Springs turn right onto SR 219/7 towards Lillydale. At the intersection of SR219/7 and SR219/11 (Mt. Heddi Church) turn right onto SR219/11. Take a typical 1.25 lane WVa mountain road to the bridge. | ||||||
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Locust Creek (circa 1870) |
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| Type: Warren Double Intersection |
Date visited: May 1999 |
Length: 114 Feet |
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Rule #1 for taking covered bridge pictures: They have shinny tin roofs, don't take your photo's at high noon! |
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| Details: Sits on Locust Creek. Rare truss construction technique. Open to foot traffic only. | ||||||
| Directions: From the intersection of I-64 and US 219 travel North on 219 to the city of Hilsboro. In Hillsboro pick up SR31 (turn right if headed North on 219). Travel approx. 6 miles to bridge, passing a correctional institution along the way. Bridge is visible off to the right, sitting parallel to the new bridge. | ||||||
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Images (c) W. H. Lunceford, Jr |
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