Fish Creek Covered Bridge aka ‘Hundred Covered Bridge‘ spans Fish Creek in West Virginia, in Hundred County. Built in 1881, the bridge features king post construction, it represents the craftsmanship of its era.

Covered bridges like this one were built with roofs and siding not for the comfort of travelers but to protect the load-bearing timber trusses from rain and snow. Without this protection, exposed wooden bridges typically lasted only ten to fifteen years, while covered bridges could stand for a century or more with proper maintenance.

West Virginia’s covered bridges survive in the mountain hollows and river valleys of the Appalachian highlands, where they served communities connected primarily by waterways and narrow mountain roads.

Visitors can typically view and photograph the bridge year-round from nearby roads and paths. Fall foliage season provides an especially picturesque setting, when the surrounding hardwood forests frame the weathered timbers in brilliant color. Many covered bridge enthusiasts plan driving tours connecting multiple bridges in a single region, making these structures ideal waypoints for a day of scenic exploration.

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