The Alamuchee Covered Bridge is one of the oldest covered bridges in the South, completed in 1861. Located on the campus of the University of West Alabama in Livingston, it was moved there from its original site across Sucarnoochee River. The bridge was designed and built by Capt. William Alexander Campbell Jones of the Confederate Army.
Covered Bridges of Alabama
Alabama may not be renowned for its covered bridges, but it does have an impressive collection of these charming wooden structures. Five are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Though some have been moved from their original locations or are remnants of much-larger structures, they retain their appeal and offer a glimpse into the engineering feats and architectural styles of the nineteenth century. Several parts of the state have covered bridges, but Blount County has the most, including the Swann Covered Bridge, which is the longest in the state; Horton Mill Covered Bridge, one of the highest-standing covered bridges in the United States; and Ensley Bridge, which is open to vehicle traffic.
