Harry Evans Covered Bridge
- Built: 1908 by Joseph A. Britton
- Creek: Rock Run (formerly Iron Run)
- Location: 0.5 miles NW of Coxville
- Size: 65 ft long + two 8 ft overhangs; 16 ft wide; 13 ft clearance
- Truss Type: Burr Arch, single span
- Foundation: Concrete
History
Constructed in 1908, the Harry Evans Bridge shares design traits with Britton’s other bridges from the same year, including Zacke Cox and Weisner.
Name & Local Debate
Named after Harry Evans, who owned the surrounding land, though some locals believed it should honor another Evans family member who lived closer to the bridge. The Evans family retained the land until the 1960s.
Landscape
The area is prone to road washouts, with a nearby ford maintained for access. Surrounding hills contain abandoned coal mines, including a deep, seemingly bottomless air shaft that adds a mysterious touch to the site’s industrial past.