Waldo Covered Bridge

The wooden Waldo Covered Bridge extends 115 feet across Talladega Creek, incorporating both Howe truss and Queen-post truss construction methods.

Built in 1858 to provide access to Riddle's Hole gold mine, the bridge later served as a passage for Union General Wilson's troops during the Civil War.

The structure represents nineteenth-century rural engineering methods and stands as the second oldest covered bridge in Alabama.

The bridge remains on private property and requires permission from the Old Mill Restaurant management for ground access viewing.

Despite its structural and historical value, this covered bridge remains the only one in Alabama without active maintenance programs.

Location: Alabama

Inception: 1858

GPS coordinates: 33.37910,-86.02890

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45