West Virginia
Northern Part of the State (1 of 2)
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Western Part of the State (Sorry Not Yet) |
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Barrackville (1853) |
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| Type: Modified Burr Arch |
Date visited: Aug 99 |
Length: 145 Feet |
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| Details: Built by Eli and Lemuel Chenoweth, well known West Virginia covered bridge builders. The bridge was saved from destruction by Union forces in 1863 by the Ice family who were nearby mill owners and Southern sympathizers. Restored in 1999. Open to foot traffic only. Located on Buffalo Creek. | ||||
| Directions: From I-79 Exit 132 (Fairmont) take US19 ~2 miles to US250, then one mile to bridge. | ||||
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Carrollton (circa 1855) |
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| Type: Burr Arch |
Date visited: Aug 1999 |
Length: 140 Feet |
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| Details: Located on the Buckhannon River. Open to motor traffic. | ||||
| Directions: From the town of Philippi , follow US219 approximately 8 miles to Secondary 36. Take Secondary 36 to bridge. | ||||
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Center Point (circa 1890) |
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| Type: Long |
Date visited: Aug 1999 |
Length: 42 Feet |
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| Details: Privatley owned, the bridge is closed to traffic but open to pedestrians. It sits on the Middle Fork of the McElroy River. | ||||
| Directions: From I79 Exit 121 (US50) travel east to Route 23. Take 23 North to the town of Center Point (~27 miles). Bridge is on the right hand side of the road behind the local volunteer fire station. Visable from Route 23. | ||||
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Dents Run (1889) |
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| Type: Kingpost |
Date visited: Aug 1999 |
Length:40 Feet |
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| Details: Open to traffic. | ||||
| Directions: From I-79 Westover exit (152) take US19 to Secondary 43 then left on Secondary 43/3 to bridge. There is a white State of West Virginia Bridge Sign on Secondary 43 where you turn off to the bridge. | ||||
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Fletcher (circa 1891) |
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| Type:Multiple King Post |
Date visited: Aug 1999 |
Length: 62 Feet |
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| Details: Located on Ten Mile Creek. Open to traffic. | ||||
| Directions: From I79 Exit 121 (US 50) travel west to Wolf Summit (~13 miles). Turn left on Marshville Road to bridge ~ 1 mile. | ||||
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