Church Hill Road Covered Bridge
Why it's listed
This small wooden covered bridge was built, most likely in the 1870s, as a one-span kingpost truss with a 19 foot 3 inch clear span, 22 foot overall length, vertical high-boarded siding, a shingle roof and cut stone abutments. Columbiana County once had nearly 100 covered bridges, mostly 25 to 60 feet long, and this one is the smallest. It is thought to be among the shortest ever built for public highway use in the United States, and it is one of only two simple kingpost trusses left in Ohio. The county bypassed it in 1962, and a small rural park was created around it. An Ohio Historic Site marker followed in 1963. Vandalism, including a fire set inside, later threatened the structure. In 1982 it was moved to span the bed of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, reusing its original stone for new abutments, and was rededicated that October.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the smallest covered bridge in Columbiana County, with a 19'3" clear span, and likely one of the shortest ever built for public highway use in the United States. It is also one of only two simple kingpost truss bridges left in Ohio. It reflects the skill of early Ohio bridge builders.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 75001347, listed June 11, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3 mi. E of Lisbon off SR 867, Lisbon |
|---|---|
| County | Columbiana County |
| Listed | June 11, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001347 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Period of significance | 1870's |
| Architectural style | One-span wooden kingpost truss covered bridge |
| Areas of significance | Engineering |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition in 1975 and bypassed by the county in 1962 with a small rural park around it. Vandalism later threatened it, and it was relocated in 1982 and rededicated that October. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.78717, -80.72459 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 75001347.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5116618
- This listing as JSON
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