About Clifton Mills Bridge
The Clifton Mills Bridge carries County Route 8/4 over Big Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. The pin-connected Pratt through truss was built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, at the cost of $440. 1
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Wrought iron |
| Total Length | 103' |
| Deck Width | 10'2" |
| Vertical Clearance | 12'8" |
| Connections | Pin-connected |
| Builders | Wrought Iron Bridge Co. (superstructure) |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “County Court.” West Virginia Argus, 27 Jul. 1905, p. 4.
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