Adams Mill Covered Bridge

Adams Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that spans Wildcat Creek using a Howe truss design reinforced with metal components. The bridge stretches about 144 feet (44 meters) and combines traditional timber framing with metal reinforcement throughout its construction.

The bridge was built in 1872 by the Wheelock Bridge Company of Fort Wayne to serve the Adams Mill settlement area. Around 1900, wooden Burr arches were added to increase its load capacity and blend two different bridge-building techniques into one structure.

The bridge shows construction methods from the 1800s, combining wood and metal in ways that shaped how rural communities built their transportation links.

The bridge has viewing windows cut into its wooden walls so you can see the creek below as you cross. After its major restoration work, the structure has weight restrictions, so plan on walking through at a leisurely pace to enjoy the details.

The bridge combines two different construction methods under one roof - the original 1872 Howe truss was later reinforced with added wooden Burr arches. This unusual pairing lets visitors observe two distinct bridge-building approaches in a single structure.

Location: Carroll County

Inception: 1872

GPS coordinates: 40.48361,-86.51167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46