Bell Ford Covered Bridge

The Bell Ford Covered Bridge spans 325 feet across the East Fork White River, combining wooden framework with iron structural elements and limestone foundations.

Built in 1885, this bridge represented a transition period in American engineering when construction methods evolved from traditional wooden structures to metal-based designs.

The bridge stands as an example of nineteenth-century engineering methods, demonstrating the evolution of transportation infrastructure in rural Indiana communities.

Following structural failures in 1999 and 2006, the bridge remains consist of foundations, with plans for relocation to Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park.

The structure features a Post Patented Diagonal design, incorporating both iron and wooden elements in its construction, making it the last of its type.

Location: Jackson County

Inception: 1885

Made from material: limestone, iron, wood

GPS coordinates: 38.97333,-85.92944

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29