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Fletcher Creek Covered Bridge

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A three-quarter view of the historic Fletcher Covered Bridge, featuring its red vertical wooden siding and a holiday wreath hanging above the open portal entrance, surrounded by thick green foliage.

Built by Solomon Swiger in 1891 at a cost of $1,372, this multiple-kingpost truss is 12.25 feet wide and 58.25 feet long and carries Harrison County 5/29 over the Righthand Fork of Ten Mile Creek north of US 50 near Maken.  Allegheny Restorations & Bldrs, Inc. of Morgantown, WV received $375,964 for rehabilitation work including substructure work, timber repairs to truss members, deck, siding and roof repair.

DIRECTIONS:

I-79 N – US 50 W – Co. 5 N – Co. 5/29