Howard's Covered Bridge
Howard's Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Smithonia, Oglethorpe County, United States.
The wooden Howard's Covered Bridge spans 168 feet over Big Clouds Creek, featuring a Town lattice design with intersecting planks joined by wooden pegs.
Built in 1905 using convict labor, the bridge utilized timber transported via the Smithonia and Dunlap Railroad that connected to the Georgia Railroad at Dunlap.
The bridge received its name from a pioneer family who settled near Big Cloud's Creek during the late 1700s, marking early settlement patterns in Georgia.
Visitors can locate the bridge at the intersection of Chandler Silver Road and Smithonia Road, with a dedicated parking area for observation purposes.
The structure earned National Register of Historic Places status in 1975, featuring a historical marker that details its construction and regional importance.
Location: Oglethorpe County
Inception: 1905
GPS coordinates: 33.98583,-83.13361
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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