Barrackville Covered Bridge
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deano1943
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Barrackville Covered Bridge is located near the town of Barrackville, along WV 21, in Marion County, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM2NM5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2007
Views: 42
Barrackville Covered bridge was built in 1853 by builders Eli and Lemuel Chenoweth. The bridge crosses Buffalo Creek, and is 145 feet in length.
The bridge construction is modified Burr Truss and its West Virginia bridge number is 48-24-02.
Barrackville Covered Bridge was restored in 1999, and its color was changed from white to red. Today the bridge is open to foot-traffic only.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Builder: Eli and Lemuel Chenoweth
Construction: Modified Burr Truss
Length: 145 feet
Crosses: Buffalo Creek
Restored in 1999, color changed from white to red.
Year Built: 1853
Location (Road - City - State - Country): WV 21, Barrackville Borough
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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