New Salem Covered Bridge
Jackson County, near Commerce. Built 1915, 47 ft over Grove Creek. A multiple king post truss span.
1915
Year Built
King Post
National Register
County
Jackson
1915
Crosses
Grove Creek
Bridge Type/Truss Design
Multiple Kingpost
Length (feet)
47ft
The New Salem Covered Bridge crosses Grove Creek near Commerce in Jackson County, Georgia. Built in 1915, the 47 foot span uses a multiple king post truss. It was constructed by W.M. Thomas and served a rural community crossing. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It remains a preserved example of early twentieth century timber bridge building in north Georgia.
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