King Covered Bridge

The King Covered Bridge extends 46.5 feet across Hoover Run, featuring a Queenpost truss design with wooden construction and a tin covered gable roof.

Built in the nineteenth century, this bridge served as a vital transportation link for local communities, representing one of nine remaining covered bridges in Greene County.

The bridge reflects the period when covered bridges were essential elements of rural American infrastructure, protecting travelers and their horses from adverse weather conditions.

Located south of Kuhntown at coordinates 39°45′25″N 80°16′21″W, the bridge remains accessible through local roads while maintaining its original structural elements.

The bridge spans 0.1 acres and maintains its status on the National Register of Historic Places since June 1979, preserving its engineering and architectural characteristics.

Location: Wayne Township

GPS coordinates: 39.75704,-80.27259

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29