Jack's Creek Covered Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jack's Creek Covered Bridge |
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Bridge near Woolwine, Virginia
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Jack's Creek Covered Bridge
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Woolwine, VA |
| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Built | 1914 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73002050 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1973 |
| Carries | pedestrian traffic |
| Crosses | Smith River |
| Locale | Woolwine, Virginia |
| Maintained by | Patrick County, VA |
| ID number | 46-68-02 (WGCB) |
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| Design | Queen post truss |
| Total length | 48 ft (15 m) |
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| Construction end | 1914 |
The Jack's Creek Covered Bridge is a special wooden bridge in Patrick County, Virginia, United States. It's also known as the Upper Covered Bridge. This bridge crosses the Smith River. You can find it near the small town of Woolwine, Virginia. It's about 11 miles (18 km) north of Stuart.
This bridge is 48 feet (15 meters) long. It was built in 1914 using a design called a queenpost truss. This design uses strong wooden beams to support the bridge. The Jack's Creek Covered Bridge is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973. It is the only old covered bridge left in Patrick County. The local government takes care of it.
History of the Jack's Creek Covered Bridge
The Jack's Creek Covered Bridge was designed by Walter G. Weaver. He was from Woolwine, Virginia. Charlie Elam Vaughn built the bridge in 1914. He was from Buffalo Ridge. The bridge was made from strong oak wood. It was built to help people get to the Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. The bridge was named after this church.
In 1932, a new steel bridge was built nearby. The Jack's Creek Covered Bridge was updated in 1969. It got wider and received a new roof. The Virginia Department of Highways fully fixed it up in 1974. This repair cost about $4,550.00. Today, a fun festival is held at the bridge every June. It's called the Patrick County Covered Bridge Festival.
In 2015, there was a big flood on the Smith River. Heavy rain caused the nearby Bob White Covered Bridge to be destroyed. But the Jack's Creek Covered Bridge was strong. It survived the flood and is still standing today!
