RED OAK COVERED BRIDGE ~ This bridge was built in the 1840's by freed slaves and noted bridge builder Horace King (1807-1885). Constructed on the town lattice design, the bridge's web of planks crisscrossing at 45-60 degree angles are fastened at each intersection with a total of approximately 2,500 wooden pegs. Although King is credited with building many covered bridges throughout Georgia, this is the only surviving bridge of this design. At 391 feet, including the approaches, this structu