Biedler Farm Covered Bridge - Bridges and Tunnels

State: Virginia
Route: Private
Type: Covered Burr Arch truss, Covered Kingpost Truss
Status: Active - Automobile
Total Length: 92.5'

The Biedler Farm Covered Bridge carries a farm road over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia.

The Biedler Farm Covered Bridge, a private structure featuring a multiple Kingpost truss with a Burr arch, was built by Daniel Biedler in 1888 over Smith Creek. ¹ Biedler had served in the Civil War with Co. E, 2nd Virginia Infantry of the Stonewall Brigade.

Biedler Farm Covered Bridge, c. 1976. Source: Paul L. Brink, National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges #46-79-01.

In 1973, James Keeler bought the farm and treated the bridge’s wood with creosote. ¹ He also conducted minor structural repairs, including siding replacement. Further renovations were made in July 1989, and new flooring was installed in April 1990.