The 16 Covered Bridges of Georgia
Where They Can Still Be Found
There are sixteen covered bridges still in existence. They are in four different design categories; those being town lattice, queen, stringer, and king. These sixteen do not count those that are on private lots for decoration or those on golf clubs or similar places. These were all historic landmark covered bridges, some though have been rebuilt.
Town Lattice Design (Under 150 Feet)
Created by Ithiel Town, this design features small and closely spaced diagonal wood elements that form a lattice.
- Auchumpkee Bridge, a.k.a. the Hootenville Bridge, is in Upson County in Georgia. It is 96 feet long and was created in 1982 (rebuilt in 1997) by W. Alford and Dr. J Herring. It was added in 1975 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #75000614.
- Callaway Bridge, a.k.a. Neeley Bridge or Wehadkee Creek Bridge, was first in Troup County but moved to Harris County in Georgia. It was 173 feet long, now it is 60 feet long. It was created in 1870 by Horace King. It was added in 1975 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #75002195.
- Cromer’s Mill Bridge, a.k.a. Nail’s Creek Bridge, is in Franklin County in Georgia. It is 132 feet long and was built in 1907 by J.M. Hunt. It was added in 1976 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #76000619.
- Elder’s Mill Bridge, a.k.a. Rose Creek Bridge, is in Oconee County in Georgia. It is 100 feet long and was built in 1897 by Nathaniel Richardson. It was added in 1994 to the National Register of Historical Places as District #94000389.
- Euharlee Creek Bridge, a.k.a. Lowry Bridge, is in Bartow County in Georgia. It is 138 feet long and was built in 1886 by Washington W King.
- Hurricane Shoals Bridge is in Jackson County in Georgia. It is 127 feet long and was built in 1882 and then again in 2002, first by the Armentrout Roebuck Matheny Consulting Group.
- Poole’s Mill Bridge is in Forsyth County in Georgia. It is 94.6 feet long and was built in 1901 by Bud Gentry. It was added in 1975 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #75000593.
Town Lattice Design (Over 150 Feet)
Created by Ithiel Town, this design features small and closely spaced diagonal wood elements that form a lattice.
- Stone Mountain Bridge, a.k.a. Effie’s Bridge or College Avenue Covered Bridge, is in Dekalb County in Georgia. It is 151 feet long and built in 1891 by Washington W. King. It was added in 1974 to the National Register of Historical Places as #74002374.
- Red Oak Creek Bridge, a.k.a. Imlac Bridge, is in Meriwether County in Georgia. It is 252.5 feet long and was built in the 1840’s by Horace King. It was placed in 1973 in the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #73000632.
- Watson Mill Bridge, a.k.a. Carlton Bridge, is on the Oglethorpe County/Madison County border in Georgia. It is 228.6 feet long and was built in the 1885 by Washington W King. It was added in 1991 to the National Register of Historical Places as District #91001147.
- Howard’s Bridge, a.k.a. Big Cloud’s Creek Bridge, is in Oglethorpe County in Georgia. It is 168 feet long and was built in 1905 by J. M. Hunt. It was added in 1975 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #75000604.
Queen Design
This design uses two beams between rafters to form supports for the bridge.
- Stovall Mill Bridge, a.k.a. Helen Bridge and Sautee Bridge, is in White County in Georgia. It is 36.8 feet long and was created in 1895 by Will Pardue.
- Coheelee Creek Bridge is in Early County, Georgia. It is 121 feet long and was built in 1891. It was placed in 1976 to the National Register of Historical Places as Structure #76000617.
- Concord Bridge, a.k.a. Nickajack Creek Covered Bridge, is in Cobb County in Georgia. It is 132 feet long and was created in 1872 by Robert Daniell and Martin L Ruff. It was placed in 1980 to the National Register of Historical Places as District #80001001.
Stringer Design
Stringer designed bridges have a longitudinal beam supporting its bridge work.
- Haralson Mill Bridge is in Rockdale County in Georgia. It is 150 feet long and was built in 1997. It is not on the National Register of Historical Places and there is no historical marker.
King Post
This design has a vertical member that supports the base to the apex of the triangle supports.
- Lula Bridge, a.k.a. Blind Susie Bridge or Hyder Bridge, is in Banks County in Georgia. It is 34 feet long and was built in 1915 by W. M. Thomas. It is owned by an individual and is now in disarray. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1975 as Structure #75002194.
Let us all hope that the citizens of the counties that these covered bridges remain will take care of them and love them, holding that last fragment of the past as part of the future of tomorrow’s children.
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