Horton Mill Covered Bridge

Horton Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden bridge that spans across the Calvert Prong of the Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. The structure stretches approximately 220 feet and connects Horton Mill Road with Ebell Road and Covered Bridge Circle.

The bridge was built in 1934 by Talmedge Horton and his crew, replacing an earlier 1894 structure that had stood roughly three-quarters of a mile downstream. It received listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

The bridge received designation on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, marking the first covered bridge in the southeastern United States with this recognition.

The bridge sits about 5 miles north of Oneonta along State Route 75 and is accessed via Horton Mill Road. A vehicle is the best way to reach this location, with straightforward access to the bridge itself.

Standing about 70 feet above the water level, this is the highest covered bridge in the United States. This remarkable height makes it a technical standout among similar structures.

Location: Oneonta

Inception: 1935

GPS coordinates: 34.00764,-86.44863

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05