Jack's Creek Covered Bridge

Jack's Creek Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses the Smith River with a queen post truss design and dates from the early twentieth century. The bridge connects both riverbanks with its characteristic enclosed construction of wooden beams.

The bridge was built in 1914 by Charlie Elam Vaughn using oak wood to provide access to Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. It survived the destructive 2015 floods that damaged other nearby bridges, becoming the sole remaining example of its kind in Patrick County.

The bridge functions as a distinctive wooden passageway that people cross on foot, its enclosed timber structure creating a memorable experience of moving through a historic structure rather than simply crossing water.

The bridge is located on Jack's Creek Road near State Route 8 and remains open to pedestrians who can sign the visitor guest book. Access is straightforward, and visitors should expect slippery conditions when the wooden surfaces are wet.

The bridge survived a series of flooding events that destroyed other wooden bridges in the region, making it a rare survivor of this building style. Visitors can observe how the original oak wood and hand-crafted construction have withstood over a century of use.

Location: Woolwine

Inception: 1914

GPS coordinates: 36.76431,-80.27356

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42