You’ll Want To Cross These 11 Amazing Bridges In North Carolina

Bridges get us from one place to the next, when usually, we wouldn't have that option. From the mountains to the beach, they allow us to adventure and explore uncharted territory. While some bridges are pretty normal, some really standout and are simply gorgeous. Here are 11 found in North Carolina.

1. Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, Claremont

Built in 1894, Bunker Hill is one of the last remaining covered bridges in North Carolina. You can find it over Lyles Creek.

2. Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge

Drive above water on the newest, longest, and widest bridge above the Croatan Sound.

3. Pisgah Covered Bridge

The Pisgah Covered Bridge stands over the Little River in Randolph County.

4. Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

Everyone has their own opinion about this vertical-lift bridge, but I think it really brings the coastal essence in.

5. Mile High Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain

Walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge is an NC right of passage!

6. Outer Banks Scenic Byway

While not just one bridge, the scenic byway has you floating between the intracoastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.

7. Old Salem Heritage Bridge, Winston-Salem

The third covered bridge in North Carolina is the Old Salem Heritage Bridge. The quaint, back-in-time location is quite fitting for this beautiful, and popular covered bridge.

8. Reedy Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Raleigh

This bridge is beautifully illuminated at night and links the North Carolina Museum of Art Park to the Capital Area Greenway System.

9. Greene Street Bridge, Greenville

This pedestrian bridge takes you over the Tar River.

10. Cheoah River Footbridge, Graham County

This skinny suspension bridge will take you above and across rushing water.

11. Linn Cove Viaduct, Blue Ridge Parkway

Not technically a 'bridge' the Linn Cove Viaduct dangles you over the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains for some breathtaking scenery.

Have you crossed any of these bridges? Tell us in the comments!