Covered Bridges

Covered Bridges

Church Street Bridge – In Red Boiling Springs. On Church St. between Main St. and Popular Dr. Valley View Rd. Bridge – In Red Boiling Springs. On Valley View Dr. just off of Main Street. Walking Bridge – In Red Boiling Springs, at the corner of East Main St. and Wicher Hollow Rd.

In Red Boiling Springs, history isn’t just found in the mineral waters—it’s built into the very landscape. The town’s three iconic covered bridges serve as charming monuments to a community that knows how to turn a challenge into a landmark. Born out of the recovery following the great flood of 1969, these wooden-plank treasures were constructed in the early 1970s as part of a visionary plan to protect and beautify the banks of Salt Lick Creek.

Today, they offer a nostalgic invitation to slow down. You can still experience the rhythmic “thump-thump” of tires over timber as you drive across the Church Street Bridge or the Valley View Road Bridge, both beautifully preserved since 1973. For those who prefer a slower pace, the Pedestrian Walking Bridge offers the perfect vantage point to pause and listen to the creek below. Whether you’re capturing a photo of their rustic silhouettes or simply enjoying a “vintage spirit” stroll through our parks, these bridges are a testament to the enduring, unhurried rhythm of Macon County.