Many covered bridges are located throughout Alabama, and there’s no better time than right now to visit them! Listed below are seven beautiful covered bridges you’ll most certainly want to visit this fall season. After all, it’s a magical time of year, and these bridges are awesome! While some can still be driven through, others are primarily used for walking across. Take a look at these Alabama covered bridges:

1. Easley Covered Bridge - Oneonta
Easley Covered Bridge, Easley Bridge Rd, Oneonta, AL 35121, USA
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The Easley Covered Bridge was built in 1927 and is located near Rosa, Alabama. It has a length of 95 feet and is Blount County's oldest covered bridge. Before or after visiting the bridge, make sure to check out the charming town of Oneonta.

Take a look at this aerial video by @AerialAdventures205:
2. Kymulga Covered Bridge - Childersburg
Kymulga Grist Mill Park, 7346 Grist Mill Rd #180, Alpine, AL 35014, USA
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The Kymulga Covered Bridge, which was built in 1861, is located in Childersburg, Alabama, and is part of Kymulga Grist Mill Park. It measures 105 feet and is one of two 19th-century covered bridges in Alabama still standing in its original location. You'll also want to check out the town of Childersburg while you're there.
3. Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge - Gadsden
Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge, Gadsden, AL 35904, USA
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Searching for "covered bridges near me?" The Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge is located at Gadsden's Noccalula Falls Park. Built in 1899, this covered bridge measures 85 feet long and spans a small pond. Even though it's not one of the state's longest covered bridges, it's still worth an afternoon stroll. Visit the Sweet Home Alabame website to learn more about the Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge.

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4. Swann Covered Bridge - Hayden
Swann Covered Bridge, Hayden, AL 35079, USA
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The Swann Covered Bridge, which was built in 1933, is located near Cleveland, Alabama and spans the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. Measuring 324 feet long, it's the longest covered bridge in Alabama that's in existence today.
5. Horton Mill Covered Bridge - Oneonta
Horton Mill Covered Bridge, 35-91 Covered Bridge Cir, Oneonta, AL 35121, USA
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The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is located in Oneonta, Alabama and spans the Culvert Prong of the Little Warrior River in Blount County. Built in 1934, this beautiful covered bridge has a height of 70 feet, which makes it the tallest covered bridge above any waterway in the nation. This is one of the most impressive covered bridges in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @smiletoday66:
6. Cambron Covered Bridge - Huntsville
Cambron Covered Bridge, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
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The Cambron Covered Bridge is located at Huntsville's Madison County Nature Trail. Built in 1974, this covered bridge, which offers a beautiful lake view, is such a great place to visit this time of year. This bridge is one of our favorite fall destinations in Alabama.
7. Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge - Cullman
Clarkson Covered Bridge, 1240 Co Rd 1043, Cullman, AL 35057, USA
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The Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge was originally built in 1904 and is located in Cullman, Alabama. Measuring 270 feet long, it's the second-longest covered bridge in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @AerialAdventures205:

Have you ever visited any of these beautiful covered bridges? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below. To experience more of the state’s beautiful covered bridges, check out this covered bridge trail In Alabama. And be sure to check out our road trip essentials packing list before you go.

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How many covered bridges in Alabama are there?  

At the time of this writing, there are 11 covered bridges throughout the state of Alabama. Six of those bridges are still in the same place they were built, and seven have been relocated at some point during their lives. Each bridge brings something unique and special to the table, so to speak; to visit them takes us back to a special time when things were quiet and simple. We’re not sure what it is about covered bridges, but it sure is special! Some of our favorite covered bridges in Georgia include:

  • The Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge was built in 1863.
  • The Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850.
  • The Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge was built in 1861.

 

Of course, not all of the covered bridges in Alabama are quite that old – many were built in the 1900s and some in the 2000s. No matter its age, though, a covered bridge is a sight to be seen, especially during fall. 

What are some fun things to do in Alabama?  

Alabama is a much more fun state than folks often give it credit for. There are plenty of fun, interesting, educational, or otherwise lovely places to see and things to do. Here are some fun things to do in Alabama:

  • Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville
  • The Birmingham Zoo is world-famous for a reason and absolutely worth a visit when in Alabama.
  • DeSoto State Park
  • Oak Mountain State Park 

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