Carrollton Covered Bridge

Carrollton Covered Bridge spans Buckhannon River in West Virginia, in Carrollton County. Built in 1856, the bridge features multiple king post, burr arch construction, it represents the craftsmanship of its era.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Carrollton Covered Bridge stands as a testament to the engineering ingenuity that defined American bridge building in the nineteenth century. Covered bridges were enclosed not for the comfort of travelers but to protect the structural timbers from weather, dramatically extending the lifespan of these wooden spans.

West Virginia’s covered bridges survive in the mountain hollows and river valleys of the Appalachian highlands, where they served communities connected primarily by waterways and narrow mountain roads.

Visitors can typically view and photograph the bridge year-round from nearby roads and paths. Fall foliage season provides an especially picturesque setting, when the surrounding hardwood forests frame the weathered timbers in brilliant color. Many covered bridge enthusiasts plan driving tours connecting multiple bridges in a single region, making these structures ideal waypoints for a day of scenic exploration.