Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

I love covered bridges. Georgia has about 15 historic structures to offer and I’ve seen all but two of them. While there is something I love about each of them, I think Auchumpkee has the most picturesque setting of them all.
Auchumpkee was originally built in 1892 using the Town Lattice Truss design. Its length between stone piers is 96 feet with an overall length of 120 feet. The original cost was approximately $ 1,195. The bridge was rebuilt in 1997 after being destroyed when Hurricane Alberto turned the creek into a raging river in 1994. It was dedicated in 1998 during the City of Thomaston’s Covered Bridge Arts Festival.
The bridge, although practically new in comparison to other covered bridges, is not open to vehicle traffic. Like many Georgia covered bridges, there is a parking area with picnic tables nearby.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Nothing is more pleasing to our family than spending time together. We love to research interesting off-​the-​beaten-​path places, map a course and just get in the car and drive. If your family is the same AND you are visiting or live in the Atlanta area, I would suggest making a day of it by driving to Red Oak Creek covered bridge, Auchumpkee covered bridge and then a nice hike through Providence Canyon State Park. Great family memories with minimal cost. Both covered bridges are free. The canyon has a minor parking fee which is really your only expense other than food and gas. Get out and ENJOY!

Beautiful restored covered bridge in Central Georgia. Doesn’t cost anything to check it out.