Easley Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Blount County, Alabama, United States
Easley Covered Bridge is a 95-foot (29-meter) town lattice truss bridge over Dub Branch of the Calvert Prong of the Little Warrior River, on Easley Bridge Road south of Rosa. Built of wood with metal connections, it has a single span, a tin roof over the timber framework, a deck about 10.8 feet (3.3 meters) wide and 9 feet (2.7 meters) of vertical clearance.
The bridge was built in 1927 using traditional construction methods by skilled local builders. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 for its historical value.
The structure reflects a time when wooden covered bridges were common features of rural transportation networks across America. It demonstrates the craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that local builders possessed during the early 20th century.
The bridge is accessible from U.S. Route 231 near Rosa and accommodates vehicle traffic today. Drivers should proceed carefully over the historic structure as it requires respectful handling due to its age.
The bridge was closed in 2009 after a routine inspection found unsafe conditions, together with the nearby Swann Covered Bridge. Restoration began in late 2011 under a $469,110 contract awarded to Bob Smith Construction of Trussville, and the bridge reopened to motor vehicle traffic on October 22, 2012.
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