Old Red Covered Bridge, Gibson County, Indiana
The Old Red Covered Bridge is a single-span Smith Type IV Truss bridge over Big Bayou Creek in southern Gibson County, Indiana, built in 1875 by William T. Washer. The 160-foot span rests on local sandstone abutments reinforced with concrete, with two middle piers approximately 16 feet tall providing additional support. The bridge was bypassed in 1976.
- County
- Gibson
- State
- Indiana
- Crosses
- Big Bayou Creek
- Built
- 1875
- Truss
- Smith type 4
- Length
- 178'
- Spans
- 3
- World Guide Number
- 14-26-01
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