Mecca Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Parke County, United States.
The Mecca Covered Bridge spans 150 feet across Big Raccoon Creek with wooden construction and stone foundations at both ends of the structure.
Joseph J. Daniels constructed this bridge in 1873 for $7,650, incorporating the Burr Arch truss design that characterized engineering methods of that period.
The bridge remains an essential part of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, highlighting the region's transportation heritage and architectural achievements.
Visitors can access the bridge through the Brown Route, which connects multiple historical covered bridges throughout Parke County for exploration.
The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and stands among 31 covered bridges in Parke County.
Location: Parke County
Inception: 1873
GPS coordinates: 39.72909,-87.32486
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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