Billie Creek Covered Bridge
- Built: 1895 by Joseph J. Daniels
- Creek: Williams Creek
- Location: East of Rockville, in Billie Creek Village
- Size: 62 ft long + two 8 ft overhangs; 15 ft wide; 12’6 clearance
- Truss Type: Burr Arch, single span
- Foundation: Cut sandstone by J.L. Van Fossen
- Cost: $820
History & Construction
- Replaced an 1880 J.A. Britton bridge, likely uncovered and short-lived.
- Daniels won the contract with a lower bid than Britton; Van Fossen built the sandstone abutments using stone from a nearby quarry.
- Daniels and the Van Fossens later collaborated on the 1910 Roseville Bridge.
Significance
- Once part of the Pikes Peak, Plank Road, and Ocean-to-Ocean Road (later US 36).
- Saved from demolition when the highway was rerouted, unlike other bridges lost to road expansion.
Billie Creek Village
- Now part of a heritage site featuring relocated historic buildings, including a church, school, and general store.
- Nearby covered bridges such as Beeson and Leatherwood Station were also moved here.
Today
- Still in use but often closed for traffic control. During Covered Bridge Festivals, it serves as both a functional crossing and a centerpiece of the village’s historic attractions.