Lately, I have been fascinated with riding to covered bridges. My romance with covered bridges can be traced back to one of my favorite movies “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.
The film is based on the book penned by Robert James Waller. Madison County is the covered bridge Capital of Iowa, with the largest group of covered bridges that exist in one area in the western half of the Mississippi Valley.
My home state of Georgia has 15 covered bridges that are on my bucket list rides. If you are interested in the bridges already checked off my list, then search the archived “Places to Go” blogs.
Last week’s ride was to Haralson Mill Wooden Covered Bridge. Built in 1997, the covered wooden bridge replaces a historic ford, which crossed Haralson Mill Road, formerly an unimproved dirt road in North Rockdale County. This bridge is the first of its kind to be built in Georgia since the 1890s.
The bridge is immediately north of the Haralson Mill Historic District. The setting is comprised of the Haralson Mill House, a general store, the old mill site, and a blacksmith shop.
The wooden bridge was chosen instead of the conventional concrete and steel structures commonly seen throughout the state because of its historical significance. To retain the required attributes of the area, bridge designs from the early 1800s were considered.
Please see the site information below.
Location:
4400 Haralson Mill Rd.
Conyers GA 30013
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy the ride!!!
Safe riding,
Lolo
Motorcycle Riding Moms, LLC