35 Quaint and Lovely Covered Bridges around the USA ...

By Neecey

35 Quaint and Lovely Covered Bridges around the USA ...

Although other countries have some covered bridges, nowhere else are they a real feature of the rural landscape like in the USA. Covered bridges in other countries are made of stone, brick, bamboo and tropical grasses, but in the US, the material of choice is wood. That's what makes them so appealing and so fitting in their lovely settings over rivers, ponds, streams and creeks.

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Mary's Creek, Benton County, Oregon

Mary's Creek, Benton County, Oregon Via Harris Covered Bridge- Oregon
Such a pretty setting. Because by definition covered bridges are over water, it's rare to find one that couldn't be described as scenic.

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, Missouri

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, Missouri Via The Magic of Midwest Covered ...
The skill of Amish craftsman made this bridge.

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Zumbrota Bridge, Minnesota

Zumbrota Bridge, Minnesota Via Zumbrota Covered Bridge
The last covered bridge in Minnesota. I wonder who sticks around to see if anyone disobeys the speed limit.

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Wilkinson Pioneer Park, Rock Falls, Iowa

Wilkinson Pioneer Park, Rock Falls, Iowa Via Auroral lights
As if a red wooden bridge isn't pretty enough, you get a view of the Northern Lights too.

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Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Landrum, South Carolina

Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Landrum, South Carolina Via travelandleisure.com
South Carolina's only remaining covered bridge stands over Beaverdam Creek.

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Wawona Bridge, Yosemite National Park, California

Wawona Bridge, Yosemite National Park, California Via travelandleisure.com
When you walk this bridge you follow in the footsteps of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Sach's Bridge, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Sach's Bridge, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Via HEALTHY CHOICES 3/1/12
Now pedestrian only, Sachs Bridge was useful during the Civil War. Union Army soldiers crossed it to the field hospital set up at Black Horse Tavern and the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee retreated across Sach's bridge after a Union victory in the Battle of Gettysburg.

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A. M. Foster Covered Bridge, Cabot, Vermont

A. M. Foster Covered Bridge, Cabot, Vermont Via travelandleisure.com
Sitting in beautiful rural farmland, the A. M. Foster bridge was built in 1988 by resident Richard Spaulding to replicate the 19th-century Orton Bridge.

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Stark Bridge, Stark, New Hampshire

Stark Bridge, Stark, New Hampshire Via New England covered bridges - ...
Stark Bridge has fallen foul to the flow of the Ammonoosuc River a few times but it is always restored and still stands tall.

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Humpback Bridge, Covington, Virginia

Humpback Bridge, Covington, Virginia Via Humpback Covered Bridge
Standing in Shenandoah County and built in 1857, Virginia’s oldest still-standing covered bridge has become a popular photo-op for tourists and wedding parties alike.

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Artist’s Bridge, Newry, Maine

Artist’s Bridge, Newry, Maine Via travelandleisure.com
Before fire, flood, and ice took their toll, the state counted 120 of these historic structures; only nine still stand. This one is no longer open to traffic but it makes a great photo.

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The Flume Covered Bridge, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire

The Flume Covered Bridge, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire Via It's a beautiful world
Built in 1886, the Flume Bridge sits over the Pemigewasset River in a gorge with walls of granite rising up to 90 feet high.

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Sleeping Bear Bridge, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Michigan

Sleeping Bear Bridge, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Michigan Via Sleeping Bear Covered Bridge
This will be your first stop if you take the Pierce Stocking drive.

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Mull Covered Bridge, Burgoon, Ohio

Mull Covered Bridge, Burgoon, Ohio Via I'm Back!!! Vacation Pictures:) | ...
No longer used for transportation but remains a historic site

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Watson Mill Bridge, Corner, Georgia

Watson Mill Bridge, Corner, Georgia Via Watson Mill Bridge
This is the longest covered bridge in Georgia and crosses the Broad River.

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Cataract Falls Bridge, Mill Creek, Indiana

Cataract Falls Bridge, Mill Creek, Indiana Via Covered Bridge and Waterfall
One of the most famous and photographed covered bridges in the United States. It is only open to pedestrians.

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Cambron Covered Bridge, Huntsville, Alabama

Cambron Covered Bridge, Huntsville, Alabama Via Fishing on Green Mt.
You can enjoy a stroll across this bridge when walking the Green Mountain Nature Trail in Madison County.

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Covered Bridge, Saco, Maine

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The bridge stands near a spot on the river popular with tourists. There's a great view across to the mill.

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Cox Ford Bridge, Parke County, Indiana

Cox Ford Bridge, Parke County, Indiana Via Cox Ford Covered Bridge
Cox Ford Covered Bridge was built to replace a steel bridge lost to floods in 1913. The arches used to construct the bridge were from the Armiesburg Covered Bridge, built 60 years earlier and also washed away during the 1913 flood.

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Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge, East Providence Township, Pennsylvania

Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge, East Providence Township, Pennsylvania Via Inspiration
Constructed in 1889 to cross Brush Creek. It is one of 15 historic covered bridges in Bedford County

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Covered Bridge, Albany, New Hampshire,

Covered Bridge, Albany, New Hampshire, Via vantagepointimages.com: 3 Ways to Extend ...
The bridge's original timber floor was replaced with steel in 1981-2. It stands over the Swift River.

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Middle Bridge Woodstock, Vermont

Middle Bridge Woodstock, Vermont Via Christmas Traditions From Coast to ...
Destroyed and rebuilt in 1972 after a fire. It is of a very uncommon layout, having a sidewalk as part of the original design. It is also a rare example of where a wooden bridge was built (in 1969) to replace a steel one.

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Everett Road Covered Bridge, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

Everett Road Covered Bridge, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio Via The Covered Bridge
Everett Covered Bridge, which crosses Furnace Run, is the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County. In the 19th century, it was one of over 2,000 in Ohio, the state that led the nation in covered-bridge construction.

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Herns Mill Bridge, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Herns Mill Bridge, Lewisburg, West Virginia Via West Virginia Department of Commerce ...
Built to provide access to the S.S. Hern Mill, it is one of two remaining covered bridges in Greenbrier County, the other being Hokes Mill.

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West Arlington Covered Bridge, West Arlington Vermont

West Arlington Covered Bridge, West Arlington Vermont Via Wistfully Country
Did you know, there are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont? The West Arlington Bridge is one of Vermont's most photographed and painted covered bridges. Dating to 1852, it is located on the town green near the former home of painter Norman Rockwell. The bridge spans the Battenkill River, a popular spot for kayaking and fly fishing.

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Dummerston Covered Bridge, Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Dummerston Covered Bridge, Sturbridge, Massachusetts Via Vermont Covered Bridges
Dummerston Bridge was built in 1872 and crosses the West River.

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Corbin Covered Bridge, Corbin, New Hampshire

Corbin Covered Bridge, Corbin, New Hampshire Via Corbin Covered Bridge
Originally built in 1845, the bridge was destroyed by fire in 1993 and subsequently reconstructed. It stands over the Sugar River.

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Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge, Foster, Rhode Island

Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge, Foster, Rhode Island Via Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge [infrared]
One of Rhode Island's only two covered bridges, the other is located on Ponaganset High School's Cross Country Course in North Scituate. Built in 1994 Swamp Meadow Bridge is a reproduction of an early-19th-century construction.

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Old Salem Covered Bridge, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Old Salem Covered Bridge, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Via Old Salem Covered Bridge
One of the newest of the USA's covered bridges, this one was constructed in 1998 at a cost of $1,950,910.

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Kent Falls Covered Bridge, Kent, Connecticut

Kent Falls Covered Bridge, Kent, Connecticut Via Items similar to I'm a ...
Enjoying a stunning setting, the romantic little bridge was built in 1974.

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Red Loy's Station Covered Bridge, Frederick, Maryland

Red Loy's Station Covered Bridge, Frederick, Maryland Via Pictures of Maryland | PlanetWare
The bridge was burned by an arsonist in 1991 and rebuilt using surviving framing. It crosses Owen's Creek and is surrounded by a park.

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Vickery Creek Covered Bridge, Roswell, Georgia

Vickery Creek Covered Bridge, Roswell, Georgia Via roswell Archives - The F/Stop ...
A wonderful view of the interior of the bridge that stands in Old Mill Park.

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Covered Bridge, Wildwood Preserve Metro Park, Toledo, Ohio

Covered Bridge, Wildwood Preserve Metro Park, Toledo, Ohio Via Purchase - Janelle Lorenzen Fine ...
Covered bridges in green spaces in city settings are just as beautiful as rural bridges.

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Unknown

Unknown Via Covered Bridge
I had to include this because it is one of the prettiest covered bridges I came across but I can't find any information about it at all. If you know where it is please do tell.

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Capturing the essence of rustic charm, these architectural gems are scattered across the countryside, often tucked away in serene settings. Their vintage allure and functional design are a nod to the days gone by. Despite this particular bridge's elusive details, it's clear that its structure embodies the timeless beauty that covered bridges are celebrated for. So if you're ever on a scenic drive or a countryside hike and stumble upon this quaint bridge, take a moment to appreciate its silent history and picturesque splendor.

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Burns Park Covered Bridge, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Burns Park Covered Bridge, North Little Rock, Arkansas Via Christmas
I love how the inside of the bridge is decorated with holiday lights.

Oh how I could go on and on with so many more lovely covered bridges. Do you have one near your home?

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Has anyone seen "The Bridges of Madison County"? Some of those should have been on this list.

Definitely should've mentioned the covered bridge in Elizabethton Tennessee

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