PHILIPPI COVERED BRIDGE - PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA

 TYGART VALLEY RIVER

BARBOUR COUNTY

BUILT - 1852

Length - 286' (Originally 312') ... In Philippi. US250 E. 300' from jct with US119 to the bridge. Built by Lemuel Chenoweth, with masonry by Emmett J. O'Brien bringing the total cost to $12,180.68. The bridge was used on June 3, 1861, as it was crossed by both the Union and Confererate troops after the Battle of Philippi, which by some sources was the first land battle of the American Civil War. The Union Troops proved to be victorious. The bridge was subsequently crossed by both Union and Confederate troops in various stages of the war.  The bridge has undergone a number of renovations after being severely damaged at least seven times over the years. In 1934-1938, increased motorized traffic mandated the addition of two concrete piers to the bridge's substructure (for a total of five) along with a new steel reinforced concrete deck (to replace the wooden one) and an external walkway to better accommodate pedestrian traffic. Fire severely damaged the bridge on February 2, 1989, caused by a careless fuel truck driver. The bridge was then closed to traffic until a $1.4 million reconstruction was completed, using as much original material as possible to restore the structure to its original appearance. Today, the original, burnt trusses and supports can still be seen when driving through the bridge. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1972.  Open to through traffic. Truss Type - Covered Burr Arch Through Truss Variant. 

World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 48-01-01

GPS +39.15300, -80.04335

FLETCHER COVERED BRIDGE - WOLF SUMMIT, WEST VIRGINIA

 TENMILE CREEK

HARRISON COUNTY

BUILT - 1891

Length - 62' NNW of Wolf Summit, Southwest Township. US50 W. 1.7 miles from Wolf Summit, N. on Marshville Rd. (CR5) 1.5 miles, NW on Woodbridge Ln. (CR5/29) 50' to the bridge. Built by Soloman Swiger, and L.E. Sturm at a cost of $1372.  In 2002, under a $447,000 contract, Allegheny Restoration and Builders Inc of Morgantown restored the bridge. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1981. Open to motor traffic. Truss Type - Covered Multiple Kingpost Through Truss.

World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 48-17-03

GPS +39.30546, -80.48039

CENTER POINT COVERED BRIDGE - CENTER POINT, WEST VIRGINIA

PIKE FORK MCELROY CREEK

DODDRIDGE COUNTY

BUILT - 1889

Length - 42' ... NNW of Salem, Beech Township. WV23 N. 10.1 miles from jct with US50 just N. of Salem, E. on Pike Fork 200' to the bridge on the S. side of the road. Built by John Ash and S.H. Smith at a cost of $230. The masons were T.C. Ancell and E. Underwood who charged $976.54 for all abutments. Rehabilitated in 1982, and majorly restored in 2003. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1983. Bypassed in 1940, now closed to motor traffic. Truss Type - Covered Long Through Truss Variant.

World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 48-09-01

GPS +39.38958, -8063416