The Locust Creek Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in
Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is located approximately outside
Hillsboro. The bridge is now for pedestrian traffic only.
History
R. N. Bruce was contracted in 1870 to build the wooden
covered bridge for US$1,250. The Warren Double Intersection truss covered bridge was completed later that year. The span over Locust Creek was wide and long.
In 1888, the original bridge was burned and replaced. In 1904 it was rebuilt again by W. M. Irvine. Interior supports, trusses, side paneling and roof were replaced during the reconstruction. In 1968, the bridge was painted and new oak floor was installed. Temporary supports used during the floor replacement were left in place.
The bridge was added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 1981
In 1990, the state of West Virginia bypassed the covered bridge with a modern concrete span.
In 2002, the covered bridge was renovated into a pedestrian crossing and the temporary supports were removed.
See also
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List of West Virginia covered bridges
This is a list of West Virginia covered bridges. There are 17 historic wooden covered bridges in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Only three of these bridges were built before 1870 and they are the three longest in the state. Each uses a standard ...
References
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Locust Creek Covered Bridgeat Bridges and Tunnels
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Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia
Bridges completed in 1870
Buildings and structures in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Wooden bridges in West Virginia
Transportation in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Tourist attractions in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pedestrian bridges in West Virginia
Former road bridges in the United States
National Register of Historic Places in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Road bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia
Warren truss bridges in the United States