Stonelick Covered Bridge

Stonelick Covered Bridge is a wooden road bridge that spans Stonelick Creek with a classic red exterior design. It features a timber truss structure, the engineering approach common to such crossings built during that century.

Built in 1878, this bridge was eventually the last of its kind remaining in the county. Its designation on the national historic register in 1974 confirmed its importance to local history.

The bridge shows traditional craftsmanship from the 1800s as it was practiced throughout the Ohio River Valley. It represents how builders of that era designed and constructed sturdy wooden structures using time-tested methods.

The bridge is open for vehicle traffic today and has weight restrictions visitors should observe. When approaching it, drive slowly and watch for other traffic, as it is a narrow single-lane passage.

Following a major renovation in the early 2010s, much of the original timber was preserved and carefully examined during reconstruction. This choice to retain so much authentic material is uncommon among comparable restored bridges.