Lidy Walker Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Berlin, Alabama
The Lidy Walker Covered Bridge was a wooden structure featuring Town Lattice truss design that crossed water in rural Alabama. The bridge was later relocated to a private farm property where it stood for several decades before collapsing.
The bridge was originally built in 1926 to span a stream in Blount County and was relocated to private land in 1958. It remained standing on that property for several decades before its eventual collapse.
The bridge's Town Lattice design shows how builders approached the challenge of spanning water without modern materials. Walking through it, visitors can see the intricate wooden framework that was common in early American construction.
The bridge is located on private land and access is restricted. Visitors should be aware that the structure no longer stands and only its history remains at the site.
The bridge spent more time on private property than at its original location, having been moved after just 32 years of service. This relocation makes it an unusual example of how early American bridges were sometimes preserved by individuals rather than communities.
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