Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeJackson's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeDay Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLeatherman Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCerl Wright Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHorn Davis Overholtzer Bridge
Covered BridgeKrepps Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBailey Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeEbenezer Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeErskine Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeScott Brownlee Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeMartin's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHenry Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHughes Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBlaney Mays Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCrawford Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeDanley Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeDevil's Den, McClurg Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWyit Sprowls Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSawhill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSprowl's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWilson's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePine Bank Covered Bridge
Covered BridgePlant's Covered Bridge
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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.