Lake Creek/Nelson Mountain Covered Bridge
Lake Creek or Nelson Mountain Covered Bridge was constructed in 1928. It is a 105-foot Howe truss and featured old-growth timbers for the upper and lower chords.The portals are “truncated rectangular arches” (1985, p. 183).
Woodn’t You Love Knotty Art
The knot holes created a beautiful art display on the asphalt floor system.
Covered Bridge Key
🚚Active Bridge - This is an active bridge with traffic.
🛣️Road Side Parking - This is an active bridge without parking. One must pull off the road and engage hazard lights.
🦌Watch out for deer and/or elk on the road.
🗺️Limited internet. Travelers will want an old school map such as a DeLorme Atlas
➡️Bridges nearby - Deadwood, Coyote Creek, and Wild Cat.