List of covered bridges in Virginia facts for kids
Covered bridges are like special tunnels made of wood that help people cross rivers and streams. They have roofs and sides, which protect the wooden parts from rain and snow. This helps the bridges last a very long time! In the state of Virginia, there are six amazing historic covered bridges still standing today. They are all in their original spots, showing us a piece of history.
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Virginia's Remaining Covered Bridges
Virginia is home to six historic covered bridges. Each one has its own unique story and design.
Biedler Farm Covered Bridge
The Biedler Farm Covered Bridge is in Rockingham County, near Broadway. It was built in 1896, making it one of the oldest covered bridges still around in Virginia. This bridge is 93 feet long and crosses Smith Creek. It is privately owned, meaning it's on private land.
Humpback Covered Bridge
You can find the Humpback Covered Bridge in Alleghany County, close to Covington. This bridge was built way back in 1857. It is 109 feet long and crosses Dunlap Creek. What makes it super special is its unique arched shape. It's the only arched covered bridge left in the entire United States!
Jack's Creek Covered Bridge
The Jack's Creek Covered Bridge is located in Patrick County, near Woolwine. It was built in 1914 and is 48 feet long. This bridge crosses the Smith River. It is the only historic covered bridge still standing in Patrick County.
Link Farm Covered Bridge
In Giles County, near Newport, you'll find the Link Farm Covered Bridge. It was built in 1912 and is 49 feet long. This bridge crosses Sinking Creek. It is the narrowest covered bridge in Virginia, measuring only 12 feet wide. Like the Biedler Farm bridge, it is also privately owned.
Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
The Meems Bottom Covered Bridge is in Shenandoah County, near Mount Jackson. Built in 1894, it is the longest covered bridge in Virginia, stretching 204 feet. It crosses the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Sadly, this bridge burned down in 1976 but was rebuilt in 1978.
Sinking Creek Covered Bridge
Also in Giles County, near Newport, is the Sinking Creek Covered Bridge. It was built around 1916 and is 71 feet long. This bridge also crosses Sinking Creek, just like the Link Farm bridge.
Lost Covered Bridges of Virginia
Sadly, some historic covered bridges in Virginia are no longer with us. They were either destroyed, moved, or changed over time.
Bob White Covered Bridge
The Bob White Covered Bridge was in Patrick County, near Woolwine. It was built in 1921 and was 80 feet long, crossing the Smith River. This bridge was destroyed by a big flood on September 29, 2015.
Marysville Covered Bridge
The Marysville Covered Bridge was in Campbell County, near Gladys. Built in 1878, it was 60 feet long and crossed the Seneca River. A flood during Hurricane Fran in September 1996 destroyed this bridge.
C.K. Reynolds Covered Bridge
The C.K. Reynolds Covered Bridge was in Giles County, near Newport. It was built in 1919 and was only 36 feet long, crossing Sinking Creek. It used to be the shortest historic covered bridge in Virginia and was privately owned. Strong winds destroyed it on March 1, 2017.
Trent Covered Bridge
The Trent Covered Bridge was in Cumberland County, near Cumberland. Built around 1844, it was 145 feet long and crossed the Willis River. This bridge is no longer standing today.
Images for kids
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The unique arched shape of the Humpback Covered Bridge.
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Jack's Creek Covered Bridge, the only one left in Patrick County.
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The narrow Link Farm Covered Bridge.
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Meems Bottom Covered Bridge, the longest in Virginia.
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Sinking Creek Covered Bridge in Giles County.
See also
- List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Virginia
- List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
