Center Point Covered Bridge
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deano1943
N 39° 23.380 W 080° 38.043
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Center Point Covered Bridge is located just off WV 23 north of Salem in Beech Township, Doddridge County, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM21K3
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2007
Views: 13
Center Point Covered Bridge was built in 1890 by T. C. Ancell and E. Underwood who built the abutment and John Ash and S. H. Smith carpenters.
The bridge crosses Pike Fork McElroy Creek and is 43 feet in length. The bridge truss constructionis long truss type. The bridge number is West Virginia 48-09-01.
The bridge has been by-passed by a newer modern bridge. and was renovated in 2005. This bridge was in use until 1940, when it became privately owned.
In 1981, the owner donated the bridge to the Doddridge County Historical Society and citizens of the small community donated their time to restore the bridge as a community project.
Street address:
Off WV 23, near Center Point
Salem, WV USA
26426
County / Borough / Parish: Beech Township, Doddridge County
Year listed: 1983
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation, Road Related
Current function: Transportation, Pedestrian Related
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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