Humpback Covered Bridge

The Humpback Covered Bridge spans 109 feet across Dunlap Creek, featuring a wooden structure that rises 4 feet higher in the center than at its ends.

Built in 1857 as part of the James River and Kanawha Turnpike, this bridge replaced three previous structures that were destroyed by flooding at the same location.

The bridge represents 19th-century American engineering practices, demonstrating the traditional construction methods used to protect wooden bridges from weather deterioration.

Located in a 5-acre park with parking facilities, the bridge remains open to pedestrians and provides a location for photography and recreational activities.

The structure contains original hand-hewn white oak and hickory timbers, with a curved multiple kingpost-truss system supporting its distinctive elevated center design.

Location: Alleghany County

Inception: 1857

GPS coordinates: 37.80060,-80.04700

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45