Possum Bottom Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Helt Township, Indiana.
The Possum Bottom Covered Bridge extends 131 feet in length and 14 feet in width, featuring a single span timber construction across Little Raccoon Creek.
Built in 1876 by Joseph J. Daniels, this Burr Arch Truss bridge operated until 1973 when it was permanently closed and relocated to Ernie Pyle Rest Park.
The bridge received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, representing the engineering methods and transportation infrastructure of the 19th century.
Located at coordinates 39.797222, -87.453333, visitors can find the bridge on the northern side of U.S. Route 36, approximately 0.2 miles east of East Road.
Known by multiple names including Jackson's Ford Bridge and Hillsdale Bridge, this structure maintains its original Burr Arch Truss design from the 1870s.
Location: Helt Township
GPS coordinates: 39.79722,-87.45333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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