If you're in the mood for a day or two of hopping around the southern part of Hoosier State country for a look at the very best of our historic covered bridges, you've come across the right map! This covered bridge loop trail spans six Indiana counties and will take you by nine old bridges you absolutely must see! We're certain you're going to love this covered bridges in Indiana road trip.

White roofs, limestone, and wooded trusses abound on this epic excursion. Scroll on to check it out.

Click here for an interactive version of this map that will lead you to each and every one of these marvelous and historic covered bridges. Straight driving time would take nearly five hours, so we suggest making a weekend out of this incredible journey.

1. New Brownsville Covered Bridge

Also known as Clifty Covered Bridge, this old structure was built in 1840 and resides in Mill Race Park. It crosses the White Water River, and though it does not look like your classic covered bridge, it is one of Indiana's most beloved. Learn more about this fascinating historic bridge on BridgeHunter.

2. West Port Covered Bridge

The next leg of this covered bridge loop trail leads to a white bridge that has been in operation since 1880 and which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is unique because it has windows, and it is 130 feet long. Click here to learn more about this bridge.

3. Scipio Covered Bridge

This white-roofed red bridge was built in 1886 and is still open to single-lane traffic. It spans Sand Creek, and locals love it and work hard to keep it in shape. Read more about Scipio Bridge here.

4. James Covered Bridge

Your next stop is just down the road. Another single-lane bridge that's still in use, this one was constructed around 1887. Though it was only destined to be 130 feet long, it was actually built 140 feet long. Read more on BridgeHunter!

5. Shieldstown Covered Bridge

Also known as the Shields' Mill Covered Bridge, this structure was built in 1876 and spans the White River. Though it was closed to traffic in 1970, it is a wide bridge and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Read more on Jackson County's official website.

6. Medora Covered Bridge

This covered bridge loop trail takes you to the longest and oldest one in the state. Crossing the east fork of the White River, it is only open to pedestrian traffic. In 2007, it was added to the National Register. Click here for more fun facts about this famous bridge.

7. Williams Covered Bridge

The longest double-span bridge in America, this 402-foot-long structure was built in 1884 and is located at Williams, IN 47470. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and was closed to vehicles in 2010. Get all the details about the bridge on BridgeHunter!

8. Ramp Creek Covered Bridge

This is the most unusual of sites you'll find along this covered bridge loop trail. Built in 1838, it serves as an entrance to Brown County State Park and has two separate lanes for traffic. It is the only one of its kind in the state and one of only four in the nation. Click here for all the details on this bridge.

9. Bean Blossom Covered Bridge

This magnificent journey ends (or begins!) with a pedestrian bridge that is one of the state's most famous. It is regularly featured in paintings due to its idyllic appearance. It spans the Bean Blossom Creak and is lovely anytime of year. Click here for all the details on this historic and lovely bridge.

Surprised that none of these were in Parke County? Check out why that specific county in Indiana is the covered bridge capital of the world. If you've already taken this covered bridge loop trail trip, we'd love to hear from you. Do you have any favorite covered bridges in Indiana? Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.