Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, Wooden covered bridge in Opelika Municipal Park, United States.
The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge spans Rocky Brook with a 43-foot wooden structure featuring a Town Lattice truss design over a single span.
Built in 1900 using longleaf heart pine and white oak pegs, the bridge connected Salem and Shotwell communities until a storm destroyed it in 2005.
The bridge earned recognition on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1977, representing early twentieth-century engineering methods in Lee County.
The bridge site includes three playgrounds, an amphitheater, picnic tables, and a seasonal small train ride within the municipal park grounds.
Following destruction at its original location, the bridge underwent reconstruction in 2007, reducing its length from 76 to 43 feet while maintaining historical design elements.
Location: Lee County
GPS coordinates: 32.65930,-85.38140
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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