Sure, a bridge may be "just a bridge," but there's something quite special about covered bridges in Alabama. What makes these structures so special is their history; some are among the most historic places in Alabama. They're also among the most charming places in Alabama. Sadly, many covered bridges in Alabama are no longer standing. However, the following covered bridges in Alabama are still standing - and still as charming as ever.

1. Tannehill Valley Covered Bridge

The Tannehill Valley Covered Bridge is located at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park near McCalla, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and is approximately 45 feet long. Visit the Waymarking website to learn more about this Alabama covered bridge.

2. Easley Covered Bridge

Looking for a "covered bridge near me?" Built in 1927, the Easley Covered Bridge is located in Blount County, near the town of Rosa.

Take a look at this video by @AerialAdventures205:

3. Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge

Old Union Crossing Bridge spans the West Fork of the Little River in DeKalb County. This 90-foot bridge was built in 1863 and rebuilt in 1980. Visit the Sweet Home Alabama website to learn more.

4. Kymulga Covered Bridge

The Kymulga Covered Bridge was built during the 1860s and is located in Childersburg, Alabama.

5. Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge

Located in Cullman, Alabama, the Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge was built in 1904 and restored in 1975. It's one of the largest covered bridges in Alabama.

6. Horace King Memorial Bridge

Horace King Memorial Bridge is located in Valley, Alabama and was built in 2003 as an educational tool. It was also built as a memorial to Horace King, a Civil War-era slave who later became an Alabama legislator. Visit the Sweet Home Alabama website to learn more.

7. Coldwater Covered Bridge

Located in Oxford, Alabama, the Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850 by a former slave. It's

the oldest "kissing bridge" in Alabama. It's considered one of the oldest covered bridges in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @TwoEggTV:

8. Swann Covered Bridge

Built in 1933, Swann Bridge spans the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River in Blount County. This 324-foot bridge is currently the longest-existing covered bridge in Alabama.

Take a look at this video by @w.e.s.:

9. Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge

Located in Sumter County, on the University of West Alabama campus, the Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge was built over the Sucarnoochee River in 1861. Visit the Rural SW Alabama website for more information.

10. Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge

The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge spans Rocky Brook in Opelika, Alabama. This 43-foot bridge was built in 1900 and was rebuilt in 2007.

Have you been to any of these covered bridges in Alabama? Which covered bridges did we miss? Know of other charming places in Alabama? Or, maybe you're familiar with some abandoned places in Alabama? Whatever it is, tell us!

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