The 1881 Simpson Creek Covered Bridge, also known as the W. T. Law Covered Bridge and the Hollens Mill Covered Bridge, is located in Bridgeport, West Virginia.  This 14.25-foot-wide, 75-foot-long multiple-kingpost truss bridge was built in 1881 by Asa Hugill for $1483. 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 and are both examples of this multiple-kingpost truss design.

The Simpson Creek Covered Bridge was minimally restored after being damaged by a falling tree, but the first major restoration project occurred in 2001. In the fall, the West Virginia Division of Highways used nearly $400,000 to renovate the Simpson Creek Covered Bridge. The improvements included a new timber deck, wooden exterior siding, and a fresh coat of paint.

Simpson Creek Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1981.

Located at:  N39 18.525   W80 16.765         -         WGCB #48-17-12

Photographed in September of 2021

Photos by Millard Farmer