Built in 1852, the Bridge at Philippi WVis the first double barrel (two lane) I have ever seen.  The yellow poplar shell protects magnificent arches that support the 285 ft span.  The inside construction detail is amazing.  This is the only covered bridge left in the United States that still has a US route crossing it.  US250.  The bridge has a place in history too.   It is the location of the first land battle of the Civil War.   We checked out three other bridges in the area, all wonderful creations but thePhilippiBridgebests them all.