Sure, a bridge may be “just a bridge,” but there’s something quite special about covered bridges in Alabama. What makes these structures so special is their history; some are among the most historic places in Alabama. They’re also among the most charming places in Alabama. Sadly, many covered bridges in Alabama are no longer standing. However, the following covered bridges in Alabama are still standing – and still as charming as ever.

1. Tannehill Valley Covered Bridge
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111, USA
JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD/Wikimedia Commons
The Tannehill Valley Covered Bridge is located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park near McCalla, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and is approximately 45 feet long. Visit the Waymarking website to learn more about this Alabama covered bridge.
2. Easley Covered Bridge
Easley Covered Bridge, Easley Bridge Rd, Oneonta, AL 35121, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Looking for a "covered bridge near me?" Built in 1927, the Easley Covered Bridge is located in Blount County, near the town of Rosa.

Take a look at this video by @AerialAdventures205:
3. Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge
Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge, Mentone, AL 35984, USA
JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD/Wikimedia Commons
Old Union Crossing Bridge spans the West Fork of the Little River in DeKalb County. This 90-foot bridge was built in 1863 and rebuilt in 1980. Visit the Sweet Home Alabama website to learn more.
4. Kymulga Covered Bridge
Grist Mill Road, Grist Mill Rd, Alpine, AL, USA
flickr/Melody McClure
The Kymulga Covered Bridge was built during the 1860s and is located in Childersburg, Alabama.
5. Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge
1240 Co Rd 1043, Cullman, AL 35057, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Located in Cullman, Alabama, the Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge was built in 1904 and restored in 1975. It's one of the largest covered bridges in Alabama.

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6. Horace King Memorial Bridge
Horace King Memorial Bridge and Garden, Valley, AL 36854, USA
Rivers Langley; SaveRivers/Wikimedia Commons
Horace King Memorial Bridge is located in Valley, Alabama and was built in 2003 as an educational tool. It was also built as a memorial to Horace King, a Civil War-era slave who later became an Alabama legislator. Visit the Sweet Home Alabama website to learn more.
7. Coldwater Covered Bridge
Coldwater Covered Bridge, Oxford, AL 36203, USA
flickr/C Hanchey
Located in Oxford, Alabama, the Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850 by a former slave. It's the oldest "kissing bridge" in Alabama. It's considered one of the oldest covered bridges in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @TwoEggTV:
8. Swann Covered Bridge
Swann Covered Bridge, Hayden, AL 35079, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Built in 1933, Swann Bridge spans the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River in Blount County. This 324-foot bridge is currently the longest-existing covered bridge in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @w.e.s.:
9. Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge
Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge, Duck Pound - University West, Livingston, AL 35470, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Located in Sumter County, on the University of West Alabama campus, the Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge was built over the Sucarnoochee River in 1861. Visit the Rural SW Alabama website for more information.
10. Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge
Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, Park Rd, Opelika, AL 36801, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge spans Rocky Brook in Opelika, Alabama. This 43-foot bridge was built in 1900 and was rebuilt in 2007.

Have you been to any of these covered bridges in Alabama? Which covered bridges did we miss? Know of other charming places in Alabama? Or, maybe you’re familiar with some abandoned places in Alabama? Whatever it is, tell us!

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What are some must-visit historic places in Alabama?

Among the must-visit historic places in Alabama are:

  • Ivy Green, which is more commonly known as the Helen Keller Birthplace. Most everyone knows the story of Helen Keller, but only in Alabama can you get a firsthand look at her early years. As her birthplace and childhood home, Ivy Green in Tuscumbia boasts an incredible history. Visitors can view the Keller family’s original furnishings, hundreds of personal mementos, books from a lifetime of travels, gifts, and more. For an extra special treat, visit Ivy Green in June or July, when the drama, “The Miracle Worker” is performed at the home daily.
  • Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building which is the oldest building in Alabama and once served as a masonic school before it was a Civil War hospital.

 

Aside from covered bridges in Alabama, what are some other charming places in Alabama?

The following are some additional charming places in Alabama:

  • Orr Park is located in Montevallo. The 40-acre park, which borders Shoal Creek, has been dubbed “one of the most unique parks and nature preserves in the South.” Definitely worthy of the recognition, it’s got all the typical park amenities, like athletic fields, pavilions, and a gazebo. But its best (and most magical) feature is Tinglewood, a forest filled with magical tree carvings. The magical forest was created by Tim Tingle, a coal miner by trade, who on his own accord, transformed damaged trees into whimsical works of art.
  • Head to Aldridge Gardens and take a beautiful hike through its gardens.

 

Are there any abandoned places in Alabama?

There are several abandoned places in Alabama including the most intriguing Spectre Film Set. A fictional town, Spectre was built on Jackson Island as a set for the 2003 movie “Big Fish.” Once filming wrapped, the property owners asked that the set be left as is – instead of being bulldozed, which was the norm. Not surprisingly, the Spectre Film Set has grown into a popular destination and one of the most unique abandoned places in Alabama.

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