Indian Creek Covered Bridge

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

The Indian Creek Covered Bridge, at Salt Sulphur Springs, WV, in Monroe County, spans Indian Creek and is a 50-foot-long "long truss." The bridge is one of two remaining covered bridges in Monroe County and among the most photographed in West Virginia The Weikel brothers were only 16 and 18 when they built the bridge. The Indian Creek Covered Bridge is located off US 219, about 6 miles south of Union, WV. In about 1929-30, U. S. Route 219 was completed through southern Monroe County and the covered bridge was no longer needed. Restoration work began on the bridge in 1965 when it was leased by the Monroe County Historical Society. A brother of the original builders was contracted to replace weakened materials and to strengthen the structure.

Builders -- Ray & Oscar Weikel -- circa 1898

Maps: Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=37.54667&lon=-80.57611), Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=37.54667&lon=-80.57611)