Built 1881 Architectural style Other Opened 1881 Added to NRHP 4 June 1981 | Architect Hugill,Asa S. NRHP Reference # 81000600 Body of water Simpson Creek | |
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Nearest city Bridgeport, West Virginia Address Bridgeport-Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330, USA Similar Fletcher Covered Bridge, Barrackville Covered Bridge, Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge, Fish Creek Covered Bridge, Carrolton Covered Bridge | ||
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge is located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, crossing Simpson Creek off Meadowbrook Road near the entrance to the Meadowbrook Mall. The 14.25-foot-wide (4.34 m), 75-foot-long (23 m) multiple-kingpost truss bridge was built in 1881 by Asa Hugill. The current location of the bridge is not the original location. It was washed out by a flood in July 1889 and later relocated to its current location a half-mile upstream from its original spot. The Simpson Creek and Fletcher Covered Bridges, are the only two remaining covered bridges in Harrison County, are examples of this truss design.
Upgrades
In fall of 2001, the West Virginia Division of Highways used nearly $400,000 to renovate the Simpson Creek Covered Bridge. The improvements include a new timber deck, wooden exterior siding and a fresh coat of paint.