Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Gilliland's Covered Bridge

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Overview

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Southern Face of Bridge

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Western Portal

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Deck View

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Bridge Plaque

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Inside Detail

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Southern View Again

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Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over A small pond in Noccalula Falls Park on a pedestrian trail in Noccalula Falls Park off of AL 211 in Gadsden
Location: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Originally built 1899 over Little Wills Creek near Reece City, AL. Bridge restored and relocated to present day location in 1967.
Builder: - Jesse Gilliland
Design: Lattice through truss
Dimensions: Total length: 85 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +34.03939, -86.02415 (decimal degrees)
34°02'22" N, 86°01'27" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 36847 (Bridgehunter.com ID)