National Register of Historic Places
Humpback Bridge
Humpback Bridge is a historic place in Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000219.
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Humpback Bridge
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About this place
What is Humpback Bridge?
The Humpback Covered Bridge located in the U.S. state of Virginia, is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the United States that was built higher in the middle than on either end; hence the name of "humpback". The bridge was built in 1857 and is also the oldest remaining covered bridge in the state of Virginia. Its WGCB number is 46-03-01. The bridge spans a tributary of the Jackson River known as Dunlap Creek, for a distance of 109 feet (33 m). The humpback feature is 4 feet (1.2 m) higher in the center than at either end. The bridge is located near the city of Covington, Virginia.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Humpback Bridge
- City
- Callaghan
- County
- Alleghany County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 1, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000219
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.80066, -80.04693
When was Humpback Bridge listed on the National Register?
Humpback Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969.
Where is Humpback Bridge located?
Humpback Bridge is located in Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia at approximately 37.80066, -80.04693. See the map above.
Is Humpback Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Humpback Bridge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.