Hayden Covered Bridge
Hadyen Covered Bridge was built in 1918. There are seven covered bridges remaining from this era. They are Hayden, Lost Creek (1919), McKee (1917), Grave (1920), Mosby (1920), Drift Creek (1914), FIsher (1919), and Gallon House (1917).
Covered bridges are both a link for transportation and history.
One of my edit experiments is to remove the contrast and shadows. This blurs the background but allows the interior of the bridge to be visible.
Looking South.
The wood slats appear to be considered a trash gate which would keep debris out of the structure (high water levels) or to keep them from swaying left-to-right.
Of course, Bertha had to be included. The Alsea River is the prefect fishing hole; boy do I wish I had my pole. I watched several large fish jump. Fishing Report
Various examples of damage to the bridge based on weather or vehicle.
We visited on a Sunday afternoon which allowed us to roam around and try various angles.
Covered Bridge Key
🚚Active Bridge - This is an active bridge with traffic (see photo gallery).
🛣️Road Side Parking - This is an active bridge without parking. One must pull off the road and engage hazard lights.
🎣The location is ideal for fishing. Buy a license and bring a pole.
📌GPS link 44°22′59.3″N 123°37′50.4″W
➡️Bridges nearby - depending on your driving endurance Irish-Bend, Harris, and Chitwood. Hayden has a backroad to Deadwood that I am not sure is for everyone.
