Historic Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge — Attraction in Ravenswood

With signs along the way clearly pointing out that the bridge has only nine feet of clearance and my Sprinter van is ten feet tall with the solar panels on the roof, I was hoping that there would be a spot nearby that I could stop and u-turn. There was and I was able to walk the bridge that is open to vehicular traffic.

The Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge, also known as the Sandyville Covered Bridge, is a beautifully preserved Long Truss structure that was completed in 1890. It first spanned John Carnahan’s Fork, a branch of Mill Creek. When a newer modern bridge was completed, the covered bridge was relocated here in 1924 and rebuilt in 2000 with the original timber decking and siding.

This is one of two remaining covered bridges in Jackson County (the other is the Staats Mill Covered Bridge). It measures 101 feet 3.5 inches long and 11 feet 8 inches wide with 13 Long Truss panels, reinforced with steel stringers and a dual-bent support system, allowing it to carry...

Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge Sandyville, WV - Jackson Co., WV

Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge built in 1890, originally spanned over John Carnahan's Branch of Mill Creek. 101 feet Bridge was moved and rebuilt in 2000 and is opened to public traffic still today.

The Bridge is located not to far off the main highway leading to Parkersburg from Ripley. ...

A great example of the old style covered bridges that is still in use. If you're approaching the bridge from WV Rt.21, there is a gravel parking spot on the left side after you cross the bridge. This bridge makes a very interesting noise as a car...