Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeCollege Avenue Bridge
Covered BridgeRed Oak Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeEuharlee Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCoheelee Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeStovall Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePool's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWhite Oak Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeAuchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCromer's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKilgore Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Site
Covered BridgeHoward's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeNew Salem Covered Bridge
Covered Bridges by county
All covered bridges (17)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Avenue Bridge | Gwinnett County | — | Stone Mountain | 6 |
| Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge | Meriwether County | — | Manchester | 3 |
| Euharlee Covered Bridge | Bartow County | — | Euharlee | 5 |
| Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge | Early County | — | Blakely | 3 |
| Stovall Mill Covered Bridge | White County | — | Cleveland | 3 |
| Pool's Mill Covered Bridge | Forsyth County | — | Cumming | 4 |
| White Oak Creek Covered Bridge | Meriwether County | — | Senoia | 4 |
| Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge | Upson County | — | Thomaston | 3 |
| Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge | Franklin County | — | Franklin Springs | 3 |
| Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Site | Walton County | — | Russell | 4 |
| Howard's Covered Bridge | Oglethorpe County | — | Comer | 4 |
| New Salem Covered Bridge | Banks County | — | Commerce | 4 |
| Kesler Covered Bridge | Franklin County | — | Homer | 3 |
| Concord Covered Bridge | Cobb County | — | Blue Ridge Manor | 7 |
| Watson Mill Bridge | Madison County | — | Comer | 3 |
| Elder's Mill Covered Bridge | Oconee County | — | Watkinsville | 4 |
| Covered Bridge Road | Meriwether County | — | Zebulon | 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.