This Bridge is 120ft long splanning 96 feet, was built in 1892 by the firm of Herring and Alford, using the Town lattice construction. Its Cost of $1,199 was funded by the Upson County Commisison. It is the last remaining covered bridge in Upson County and was restored in 1985 by the Upson Preservation Commission. Dr. J.W. Herring was a noted bridge builder in this region until his death in 1911. Upson's earliest settlers lived in this area in a small but thriving community know as Hootenville.
The Elder's Mill covered bridge is located near the town on Watkinsville, GA . The Rose Creek flows under it.
The Elder's Mill covered bridge is located near the town on Watkinsville, GA . The Rose Creek flows under it. This is an image of the wooden pegs or trunnels that hold the bridge together.
