Harshaville Covered Bridge

The Harshaville Covered Bridge spans 110 feet across Cherry Fork Creek with sheet metal siding, metal roof, and stone abutments supporting its structure.

Constructed in 1855 using the Burr truss design, the bridge survived the Confederate raids of 1863 when General John Morgan's forces spared it from destruction.

The bridge carries the name of the Harsha family, who established a mill in the area and contributed to the development of the local community.

The Federal Highway Administration granted 100,000 dollars in 2010 to rehabilitate the bridge, replacing metal components with traditional wooden materials.

This bridge remains the only historic covered bridge still serving vehicle traffic in Adams County, maintaining its original function since the pre-Civil War era.

Location: Adams County

GPS coordinates: 38.90780,-83.54440

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29