Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeLaurel Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLocust Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBarrackville Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCarrollton Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeFish Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWest Union Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWadestown Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeFletcher Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHerns Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeIndian Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCenter Point Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeDents Run Covered Bridge
All covered bridges (22)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Creek Covered Bridge | Monroe County | — | Alderson | 2 |
| Locust Creek Covered Bridge | Pocahontas County | — | Marlinton | 2 |
| Barrackville Covered Bridge | Marion County | — | Barrackville | 6 |
| Carrollton Covered Bridge | Barbour County | — | Philippi | 3 |
| Fish Creek Covered Bridge | Wetzel County | — | Mannington | 3 |
| West Union Covered Bridge | Doddridge County | — | Pennsboro | 2 |
| Wadestown Covered Bridge | Monongalia County | — | Mannington | 3 |
| Fletcher Covered Bridge | Harrison County | — | Salem | 3 |
| Herns Mill Covered Bridge | Greenbrier County | — | Lewisburg | 3 |
| Indian Creek Covered Bridge | Monroe County | — | Alderson | 2 |
| Center Point Covered Bridge | Doddridge County | — | Salem | 3 |
| Dents Run Covered Bridge | Monongalia County | — | Granville | 5 |
| Hokes Mill Covered Bridge | Greenbrier County | — | Ronceverte | 2 |
| Staats Mill Covered Bridge | Jackson County | — | Ripley | 4 |
| Walkersville Covered Bridge | Lewis County | — | Weston | 2 |
| Mud River Covered Bridge | Cabell County | — | Milton | 4 |
| Philippi Covered Bridge | Barbour County | — | Philippi | 4 |
| Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge | Jackson County | — | Ravenswood | 3 |
| Simpson Creek Covered Bridge | Harrison County | — | Despard | 5 |
| Romney Bridge | Hampshire County | — | Romney | 3 |
| Shepherdstown Covered Bridge (1871) | Jefferson County | — | Shepherdstown | 4 |
| Shepherdstown Covered Bridge (1850) | Jefferson County | — | Shepherdstown | 4 |
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.