List of covered bridges in Georgia facts for kids

Did you know that the U.S. state of Georgia is home to 16 amazing covered bridges? These special bridges have roofs and walls, just like a house! People built them this way to protect the wooden parts of the bridge from rain, snow, and sun. This helped the bridges last much longer.

Georgia's Historic Covered Bridges

Covered bridges are like a step back in time. They were very common in the 1800s. Many of Georgia's covered bridges are quite old. They have seen a lot of history!

Oldest and Longest Bridges

One of the oldest covered bridges in Georgia is the Big Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge. It was built around the 1840s in Meriwether County. Imagine how many years it has stood strong! It's also one of the longest, stretching over 252 feet.

The Watson Mill Bridge is another very long one. It's about 228 feet long! You can find it in Madison County. This bridge was built in 1885 and crosses the South Fork of the Broad River. It's even part of a state park, which is pretty cool.

Bridges with Special Stories

Some bridges have unique tales. The Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge in Jackson County was first built in 1884. Sadly, it burned down in 1972. But don't worry, it was rebuilt in 2002! This shows how much people wanted to keep these historic structures.

The Lula Covered Bridge in Hall County has a fun local nickname: "Blind Susie Covered Bridge." It was built in 1915 and is a bit shorter, at 34 feet.

What's Inside a Covered Bridge?

Many of Georgia's covered bridges use a special design called a Town lattice truss. This means the wooden beams inside crisscross each other like a lattice fence. This design helps the bridge be very strong. Other bridges might use a Queen post design, which uses fewer, larger beams.

Many of these bridges are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as important historical sites that should be protected.

Visiting a Covered Bridge

You can find these bridges all over Georgia. Some are in quiet, rural areas, while others are closer to towns. For example, the Concord Covered Bridge is near Smyrna in Cobb County. The Stone Mountain Covered Bridge is even inside Stone Mountain Park in DeKalb County. Visiting them is a great way to see a piece of history and enjoy the outdoors!

Images for kids

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  Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

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  Big Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge

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  Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge

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  Concord Covered Bridge

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  Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge

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  Elder's Mill Covered Bridge

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  Euharlee Covered Bridge

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  Howard's Covered Bridge

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  Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge

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  Poole's Mill Covered Bridge

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  Stone Mountain Covered Bridge

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  Stovall Mill Covered Bridge

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  Watson Mill Covered Bridge

See also

• List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia
• World Guide to Covered Bridges