Cromer's Mill Bridge

At one time, the Cromer's Mill community was a bustling, moving region in northeast Georgia. According to an article in the Carnesville Herald, a little knoll close to the bridge was the scene of "speakings up" (political speeches), a gathering point and a place of community pride. Progress and a faster moving society have bypassed Cromer's Mill Bridge. A derelict now, it stands alone to face an uncertain future. - From "Covered Bridges of Georgia" by Thomas L. French, Jr. & Edward L. French.

This bridge suffered from neglect for a long time, and restoration began just in time. The repairs were completed in September 1999. Now, the bridge is in surprisingly better condition.

The bridge had a twist in it that was corrected with new galvanized steel bracing. The different appearance of the steel indicates that this part of the structure is not historic. Repairs also included replacement of a part of the top chord and some of the original bracing.

Local interest has increased as the bridge has gotten attention from the local papers, It is also the namesake of a nearby subdivision. Placards from National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges and the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania are stapled on the inside of the bridge.

Facts:

• County: Franklin
• Other names: Nails Creek Covered Bridge
• Length: 132 ft.
• Width: ft.
• Built: 1906
• Builder: J.M. 'Pink' Hunt
• Truss: Town lattice
• Stream: Nails Creek
• Road name: Adjacent to State Route 106
• Traffic: No
• WGCB Number: 10-59-01
• Parking: Yes
• Historic marker: Yes
• Picnic Area: Not maintained/overgrown
• Owner: Franklin County