Rockdale County Bridge

Georgia's latest covered bridge isn't historic, but it exemplifies the interest the public still has in covered bridges. The bridge for this location was originally designed as a prestressed concrete bridge. However, county planners decided to make this bridge a landmark by adding a large wooden superstructure and rock facing to the underlying concrete bridge. Concerned about the possibility of fire led the county to install cameras, smoke detectors, and a sprinkler system. Total cost of the redesigned bridge: $880,000.

For more information, the city of Conyers has a page about the bridge on their website.

Facts:

• County: Rockdale
• Other names: Haralson Mill Covered Wooden Bridge
• Length: 150 ft.
• Width: 36 ft.
• Built: 1997
• Builder: APAC
• Truss: decorative lattice
• Stream: Mill Rock Creek
• Road name: Haralson Mill Road
• Traffic: Yes
• WGCB Number:
• Parking: Yes
• Picnic area: No
• Historic marker: No
• Owner: Rockdale County