Georgia's Historic Covered Bridges
That is why people have found it strange that one of my favorite attractions are covered bridges. Despite my fear of bridges, I am drawn towards beautiful covered bridges. There is just something about an old historic covered bridge that pulls at my heart and has me standing there staring in awe. The one good thing about covered bridges is that they can be visited anytime of the year and still be a great.
Georgia is one state that still has some very beautiful covered bridges. At one time Georgia had many covered bridges littered all over the state. Sadly now though there are only a few of these beautiful bridges are left. Take the time to visit these wonderful bridges before they like so many other remnants of the past are gone.
Auchumpkee Bridge
The Auchumpkee Bridge is located in Thomaston, Georgia and is also known as the Hootenville Bridge. This historic bridge was originally built in 1892 and had to be rebuilt in 1997. While it is not open to traffic, it does have a parking area along with an area to picnic. Currently the historic covered bridge is owned by Upson County.
Howard's Bridge
The Howard's Bridge is located in Lexington, Georgia and was formerly known as Big Clouds Creek Bridge. This historic bridge was built in 1905. The bridge is not open for traffic and the only area for parking is a dirt road and this historic covered bridge does not have an area for picnicking either. This historic covered bridge is currently owned by Oglethorpe County.
Coheelee Creek Bridge
The Coheelee Creek Bridge is located in Blakely, Georgia and is also known as Bridge at McDonald's Ford. It was built in 1891 and is not open to traffic. There is parking and a picnic area at the bridge. This historic covered bridge is currently owned by Early County. The use of steel rods was common in the late 19th century but the use of angled rods make for the uniqueness of this covered bridge.
Concord Bridge
The Concord Bridge is located in Smyrna, Georgia and is also known as Nickajack Creek Covered Bridge. The bridge was originally built in 1872 and is open for traffic. There is no parking area or a picnic area at this covered bridge. The current owner of this covered bridge is Cobb County. With this covered bridge being open to traffic, care should be taken when visiting.
Cromer's Mill Bridge
The Cromer's Mill Bridge is located in Carnesville, Georgia and is also known as Nails Creek Covered Bridge. Originally built in 1906 this covered bridge is not open to traffic. There is parking there and it does have a picnic area but not maintained and has become overgrown. The current owner of this covered bridge is Franklin County.
Big Red Oak Creek Bridge
The Big Red Oak Creek Bridge is located in Meriwether County in Georgia and is also known as Imlac Bridge. Originally built in 1840 the covered bridge is still open for traffic. Parking can be done on the side of the road and this covered bridge does not have an area for picnics. Currently it is owned by Meriwether County.
Stovall Mill Bridge
The Stovall Mill Bridge is located in Helen, Georgia and is also known as the Helen Bridge and the Chickamauga Bridge. Originally built in 1895 this historic covered bridge is not open to traffic. There is room for parking and even a picnic area. Currently this covered bridge is owned by White County Historical Society. There had been another covered bridge standing in this spot but in the early 1890s it had been washed away.
These are the covered bridges in Georgia that I have knowledge of existing. If anyone knows of any other covered bridges located in Georgia please share its location and such with all of us.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI love those old covered bridges. Good article.
I stand and look at them. I do not go on to them. I can look all I want and enjoy what I am looking at as long as I am not made to step foot or car tires on to it.
im frightened of bridges as well. im curious though, how you can experience these bridges you love if you shut your eyes? that confused me a bit, but maybe i missed something.