Campbell’s Covered Bridge, located in Landrum, South Carolina, is the only remaining covered bridge in the state. Constructed by Charles Irwin in 1909, it spans Beaverdam Creek on property that was owned by Alexander Campbell. It helped connect several communities and towns, and cut a 25 mile trip, that previously took all day, down to one hour.
Campbell ran a grist mill, and it is believed that he allowed the construction of the bridge on his property to make it easier for farmers to bring their corn to his mill.
Covered bridges became popular in mountain communities because they provided extra protection for travelers during inclement weather.
Owned by the Greenville County Recreation District, Campbell’s Bridge is a popular picnic spot, a good place to wet your feet on a summer day, and a great spot for scenic photography.
The bridge has undergone two major restorations, one in 1964 and another in 1980. It was closed to traffic in 1984. In 1979, E.O. Productions filmed a scene here for the film “Day of Judgement”, which included a scene of an avenging angel riding a horse out of the bridge to deliver judgement. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1st, 2009.
Located at 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Road in northern Greenville county, it is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Spartanburg. Also, it is about a ten minute drive to the Poinsett Bridge, which is believed to be the oldest bridge in South Carolina.
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