Location: Take US Route 119 south
from Philippi to Secondary 36. Turn left (east) on 36 and go .8 miles to Carrollton.
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Stream: Buckhannon River
Builders: Emmett & Daniel O'Brien
Date: 1855-1856
Orig. Cost: $4,819.
Truss Type: Burr Arch
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Length: 140' 9"
Width: 16''
Ownership: State of WV
Condition: Good, In Use
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| Carrollton is the 2nd longest and 3rd oldest
covered bridge still existing in WV. One of 2 remaining covered bridges in Barbour
County. The bridge was completely renovated in 1962. Repairs were recently
made to the bridge because of coal truck damage. The Carrollton bridge is in regular
use. |
