Wolf Creek Bridge, Metal Pratt truss railway bridge in Rocky Gap, United States
Wolf Creek Bridge is a metal railroad crossing with Pratt truss construction located in Rocky Gap, Virginia. The span stretches 206 feet long and 16 feet wide, showing the building techniques used in early 1900s rail infrastructure.
The New River, Holston and Western Railroad commissioned this bridge in 1912 for rail traffic. It shifted to road use in 1946 and then became a pedestrian-only crossing in 1987.
The structure represents early 20th-century American railway engineering, earning recognition on both Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places.
You can reach this crossing via Old SR 61, now called Wolf Creek Road, which connects through a county recreational area. The pedestrian walkway offers a straightforward path, though you should wear appropriate footwear as metal surfaces can be slippery when wet.
The Phoenix Bridge Company from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania built this structure and it still retains its original engineering details from 1912. This company was among the leading manufacturers of such bridges and helped shape rail infrastructure across the eastern United States.
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