Hokes Mill Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Greenbrier County, United States.
The Hokes Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden covered structure crossing Second Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It features distinctive red board-and-batten siding and a span of about 81.6 feet with a width of 12 feet.
The bridge was built between 1897 and 1899 using construction methods typical of late 19th-century rural engineering. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, acknowledging its historical value.
The red wooden structure reflects how such crossings once served as vital links in rural communities, connecting distant farms and villages. Walking through it today offers a sense of the everyday transportation methods that shaped life in the countryside.
The bridge is located on County Route 62 and remains accessible for visitors interested in examining its construction up close. Plan to walk through it slowly to appreciate the wooden details and craftsmanship visible throughout the structure.
It uses a Long Truss design, a specific construction method that was not commonly seen in this region. This technique allowed builders to span longer distances using mostly wood, without relying on heavy iron reinforcements.
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