Georgia's Historic Covered Bridges

Bridges are almost everywhere and to tell you the truth, I have a deep fear of being on a bridge. I close my eyes tight every time my husband drives over a bridge. When I have to drive over a bridge I do so with white knuckles gripping the steering wheel tight.

That is why people have found it strange that one of my favorite attractions are covered bridges. Despite my fear of bridges, I am drawn towards beautiful covered bridges. There is just something about an old historic covered bridge that pulls at my heart and has me standing there staring in awe. The one good thing about covered bridges is that they can be visited anytime of the year and still be a great.

Georgia is one state that still has some very beautiful covered bridges. At one time Georgia had many covered bridges littered all over the state. Sadly now though there are only a few of these beautiful bridges are left. Take the time to visit these wonderful bridges before they like so many other remnants of the past are gone.

Auchumpkee Bridge

The Auchumpkee Bridge is located in Thomaston, Georgia and is also known as the Hootenville Bridge. This historic bridge was originally built in 1892 and had to be rebuilt in 1997. While it is not open to traffic, it does have a parking area along with an area to picnic. Currently the historic covered bridge is owned by Upson County.

Howard's Bridge

The Howard's Bridge is located in Lexington, Georgia and was formerly known as Big Clouds Creek Bridge. This historic bridge was built in 1905. The bridge is not open for traffic and the only area for parking is a dirt road and this historic covered bridge does not have an area for picnicking either. This historic covered bridge is currently owned by Oglethorpe County.

Coheelee Creek Bridge

The Coheelee Creek Bridge is located in Blakely, Georgia and is also known as Bridge at McDonald's Ford. It was built in 1891 and is not open to traffic. There is parking and a picnic area at the bridge. This historic covered bridge is currently owned by Early County. The use of steel rods was common in the late 19th century but the use of angled rods make for the uniqueness of this covered bridge.

Concord Bridge