Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

Johnson Creek Covered Bridge in northeastern Kentucky is a rare surviving covered road bridge and an important piece of the state’s bridge-building history. Built in 1874 by local builder Jacob N. Bower, it is the only known surviving covered bridge attributed to him and Kentucky’s only known example of Robert Smith’s truss system. Measuring 114 feet long and 16 feet wide, it was later adapted around 1912 when Bower’s son Louis added side arches to carry heavier traffic. Its roof and siding helped protect the timber structure from water damage, extending its life. Near Blue Licks, it endures as a landmark from Kentucky’s once numerous covered bridges.

Sardis, Kentucky · United States