Cox Ford Covered Bridge

Cox Ford Covered Bridge spans 176 feet across Sugar Creek with a wooden Burr Arch truss design and red painted exterior walls.

Joseph A. Britton constructed this bridge in 1913 using arches from the Armiesburg Covered Bridge after a devastating flood destroyed the previous steel structure.

The bridge represents a significant example of early 20th-century engineering methods and stands as part of Parke County's collection of covered bridges.

Located half a mile west of Turkey Run State Park, the bridge maintains a clearance of 13 feet and provides access to hiking trails and canoe launches.

The bridge's foundation combines original 19th-century stone blocks with concrete additions that raised its height by 5 feet to prevent flood damage.

Location: Parke County

Inception: 1913

Website: http://www.coveredbridges.com/poi/cox-ford-covered-bridge-36

Website: http://coveredbridges.com/poi/cox-ford-covered-bridge-36

GPS coordinates: 39.88544,-87.22379

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45