Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeHorton Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeEasley Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSwann Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeNectar Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSalem-Shotwell Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeAlamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeClarkson–Legg Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeColdwater Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKymulga Mill & Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeGilliland-Reese Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWaldo Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeOld Union Crossing Covered Bridge
Covered Bridges by county
All covered bridges (22)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Mill Covered Bridge | Blount County | — | Oneonta | 4 |
| Easley Covered Bridge | Blount County | — | Oneonta | 4 |
| Swann Covered Bridge | Blount County | — | Cleveland | 3 |
| Nectar Covered Bridge | Blount County | — | Locust Fork | 4 |
| Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge | Lee County | — | Opelika | 6 |
| Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge | Sumter County | — | Livingston | 4 |
| Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge | Cullman County | — | Cullman | 3 |
| Coldwater Covered Bridge | Calhoun County | — | Oxford | 6 |
| Kymulga Mill & Covered Bridge | Talladega County | — | Childersburg | 4 |
| Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge | Etowah County | — | Gadsden | 6 |
| Waldo Covered Bridge | Talladega County | — | Talladega | 4 |
| Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge | DeKalb County | — | Fort Payne | 3 |
| Lidy Walker Covered Bridge | Cullman County | — | Cullman | 4 |
| Tallahatchee Covered Bridge | Calhoun County | — | Piedmont | 4 |
| Oakachoy Covered Bridge | Coosa County | — | Alexander City | 3 |
| Miller Covered BridgeHorseshoe Bend | Tallapoosa County | — | Dadeville | 3 |
| Horace King Memorial Bridge | Chambers County | — | Valley | 5 |
| Tannehill Valley Covered Bridge | Jefferson County | — | Lake View | 4 |
| Swan Creek Greenway Trail | Limestone County | — | Athens | 6 |
| Richard Martin Trail | Limestone County | — | Athens | 4 |
| Covered Bridge Circle | Blount County | — | Oneonta | 4 |
| Swann Bridge Road | Blount County | — | Cleveland | 3 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph covered bridges
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Autumn foliage peaks are the most popular time — visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.