Ready to cruise down country roads to find old wooden bridges tucked between trees?
Who knew Georgia had so many beautiful covered bridges!
We’re talking creaky floorboards, peaceful creeks, wild stories from the 1800s, and bridges that are still standing strong after more than a hundred years.
Get ready to explore some of the coolest, most picture-perfect covered bridges Georgia has to offer.
You won’t believe how many are still out there waiting for you.
1. Watson Mill Covered Bridge, Comer
Watson Mill Covered Bridge in Comer is the longest original covered bridge in the state, stretching a whopping 229 feet across the South Fork of the Broad River.
It’s located in the middle of Watson Mill Bridge State Park, where you can explore hiking trails, rent kayaks, or picnic by the river while the water gently tumbles over a dam just downstream from the bridge.
Built way back in 1885 using the Town Lattice truss system (yep, that’s real engineering lingo), it’s still standing strong with its weathered wood and creaky floorboards.
2. Howard Covered Bridge, Crawford
Just a 10-minute drive southwest of Watson Mill, Howard Covered Bridge near Crawford has a totally different feel.
It’s quieter, smaller, and tucked off the main road like a secret only the locals know about.
This 164-foot bridge was built in 1905 using the Town lattice truss design.
While it’s not the longest or flashiest, its rustic charm and peaceful creek setting make it feel like something out of an old Southern postcard.
You can’t drive across it anymore, but it’s perfect for stretching your legs, snapping a few pics, and imagining the days when horse-drawn buggies clip-clopped through.
3. Elder Mill Covered Bridge, Watkinsville
Next up is Elder Mill Covered Bridge in Watkinsville, and this one’s got serious fairytale energy (minus the dragons, of course).
Built in 1897 and stretching 99 feet across Rose Creek, it’s the only covered bridge in Oconee County and one of the few in Georgia you can still actually drive across, which is just plain cool.
Right next to it is the old Elder Mill, a weathered wooden building that looks frozen in time.
It’s a great spot for anyone who loves a good detour off the beaten path.
4. Poole’s Mill Bridge, Ball Ground
If you’re up for a little adventure, head northwest to Poole’s Mill Bridge in Ball Ground.
This 96-foot bridge was built in 1901 using the Town Lattice truss design, and today it sits inside Poole’s Mill Park, a 10-acre park in Forsyth County.
You’ll see families splashing in the creek, kids climbing on the giant rock slab under the bridge, and folks spreading out picnic blankets all around.
The bridge itself features natural wood tones, is super photogenic, and full of character.
5. Euharlee Creek Covered Bridge, Euharlee
Swing west to the little town of Euharlee, where the Euharlee Creek Covered Bridge is quietly stealing hearts with its old-school charm and peaceful setting.
Built in 1886 and stretching 138 feet over Euharlee Creek, this bridge was crafted by none other than Washington King, son of the famous bridge builder Horace King, which basically makes it Georgia bridge royalty.
Right next door is the Euharlee History Museum and a cluster of historic buildings, so you can take a stroll, learn some cool local history, and pretend you’ve time-traveled to the 1800s.
6. Concord Covered Bridge, Smyrna
Now for a bridge that’s still holding it down in the middle of modern life.
Concord Covered Bridge in Smyrna is the only one in metro Atlanta that still carries traffic, and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.
Built in the 1870s and measuring 133 feet across Nickajack Creek, this bridge is located near to historic homes and the sounds of cars slowly rumbling across its wooden planks every single day.
It’s part of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District, so there’s a ton to explore nearby, including walking trails and quiet creek views.
7. Washington W. King Bridge, Stone Mountain
Your next stop is the Washington W. King Bridge inside Stone Mountain Park, and yep, it was built by that Washington King, just like the one in Euharlee.
Originally constructed in Athens in the 1890s, this 151-foot bridge was moved to Stone Mountain in 1965, where it now spans a calm stretch of water with paddle boats gliding underneath and shady picnic spots all around.
It’s got those classic Town Lattice trusses, a nice lake breeze, and one of the prettiest backdrops of the whole road trip.
8. Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, Woodbury
Time to head south to Woodbury, where you’ll find the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge which is the longest and oldest wooden covered bridge still in use in Georgia.
This 391-foot beauty was built in the 1840s by Horace King himself, and it’s held together with wooden pegs instead of nails, which is just plain awesome engineering.
Horace King was originally born into slavery, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the most respected bridge builders in the South, designing and constructing dozens of covered bridges across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
You can actually drive across this one, and with Red Oak Creek bubbling below and peaceful farmland all around, it feels like stepping straight into a Georgia history book.
9. Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, Culloden
Next up is the hidden gem of Culloden—the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, which is tucked away on a quiet country road.
Built in 1892 and stretching 120 feet over Auchumpkee Creek, this bridge rocks the Town Lattice design and has a peaceful, tucked-in-the-trees kind of vibe.
It’s been rebuilt a few times thanks to storms and floods, but it’s still standing strong, and totally worth a visit if you love exploring the quiet side of Georgia.
10. Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge, Blakely
Last but definitely not least is Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge in Blakely, and this one’s got a fun claim to fame—it’s the southernmost covered bridge in the United States.
It’s only 96 feet long, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with a picture-perfect setting, complete with mossy rocks, cascading creek water, and tall trees that frame it like a scene from a movie.
Built in 1891, it’s still standing proud in Early County, and finishing your road trip here feels like closing a storybook with a bridge as the final page.
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