Welcome to Covered Bridge Country

WELCOME TO COVERED BRIDGE COUNTRY

Nestled in the hills of central Indiana, Covered Bridge Country is known for its nine covered bridges as well as its historical attractions. Here at the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau we strive to supply each guest and visitor with information regarding our county.

Karla Lawless
Executive Director

Continue reading for a description and history of our most popular covered bridges...

Learn about our towns and pick up maps and information so that your trip will be a memorable one. Our office, conveniently located in the historic downtown district of Greencastle is surrounded by unique shopping & restaurants as well as antique stores. Hiking, bike riding, nature preserves, and lakes all await each of our guests. So take some time, enjoy the scenery and have a great time in Covered Bridge Country!

1. Cornstalk Bridge —
Built in 1917 by builder J.A. Britton, it is a single-span bridge, 82’ long, plus an 8’ overhang at each end. It measures 16’ wide and 14’ high with a shingle roof and concrete abutments. The bridge gets its name from the creek it crosses, Cornstalk Creek, a
tributary of Big Raccoon Creek.

2. Pine Bluff Bridge —
Built in 1886 by J.A. Britton. This Howe Truss bridge has cut stone abutments and piles and is 16’ wide and 13’ 6” high with a sheet metal roof. It crosses Big Walnut Creek.

3. Rolling Stone Bridge —
Built in 1915 by J.A. Britton. This Burr Arch bridge crosses Big Walnut and is 103’ long, plus a 10’ overhang at each end. This single-span bridge is 16’ wide and 13’ high with concrete abutments and a sheet metal roof. The bridge got its name from a large boulder in the Creek which was rolled around by the action of the water. For the protection of the bridge, this boulder has been removed.

4. Baker’s Camp Bridge —
Also know as Hillis Bridge, it was built in 1901 by J.J. Daniels and is of the Burr Arch type. This single-span bridge over Big Walnut Creek is 128’ long, plus a 10’ overhang at each end. This bridge is only 14’ wide and 13’ high with cut stone abutments and a sheet metal roof.

5. Edna Collings Bridge —
The baby of all Indiana bridges was built in 1922 by Charles Collings. The haunted, Burr Arch bridge is over Little Walnut Creek and is 80’ long, plus an 8’ overhang at each end. It has concrete abutments and a shingle roof and is 15’ wide and 13’ 6” high.

6. Dunbar Bridge —
Built in 1880 by the local farmers of the area using timber which was cut on the Dunbar farm. This Burr Arch, 2-span bridge is 174’ long, plus a 12’ overhang at each end. It is 16’ wide and 13’ 6” high with cut stone abutments and piles and a shingle roof. At one time the name of J.J. Daniels was on the timbers in the bridge, so it is possible that he had a hand in the building of this bridge.

7. Oakalla Bridge —
Built in 1898 by J.J. Daniels, it’s 152’ long, plus a 15’ overhang at each end. This single-span, Burr Arch bridge with cut stone abutments and a sheet metal roof is 16’ wide and 14’ high. The name of the bridge is derived from the former Oakalla Station on the old Big Four Railroad.

8. Houck Bridge —
This Howe Truss bridge was built in 1880 by the Massillon Bridge Company. This 2-span bridge is 210’ long, plus a 3’ overhang at each end. The bridge is 16’ wide and 15’ high with cut stone abutment and piles with a shingle roof. The bridge got its name from the owner of the surrounding land. This bridge has also been referred to as the Hamrick Bridge, deriving this name from the proposed relocation of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Hamrick Station.

9. Dick Huffman Bridge —
This bridge is our longest bridge being 265’ long, plus a 4’ overhang at each end. This Howe Truss bridge was built in 1880 by an unknown builder. The 2-span bridge has cut stone abutments and piles with a sheet metal roof and is 16’ wide and 15’ high. This bridge was known in earlier days as the Wekty Bridge named for the old Wekty Mill nearby.

For more information, contact the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-829-4639 or visit them on-line at www.CoveredBridgeCountry.com  They are located at 12 W Washington Street, Greencastle, Indiana.

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