 This covered bridge,is also known as Blind Susie or Hyder Bridge. It was built in 1915 by W. M. Thomas over Grove Creek in Banks County.
At 34 feet long in length, this bridge has the distinction of being the smallest covered bridge in Georgia and one of the smallest in the United States. This bridge can be seen from Antioch Road, but so can plenty of No Trespassing signs. Located on private property, a visit is not recommended despite the rather welcoming picnic tables and sign posted on the bridge. It was built with Kingpost truss. It is over Grove Creek. This bridge was in service until 1969 when a nearby concrete bridge was built on the road's present alignment. In 1975 the bridge was taken apart and completely rebuilt on the banks before being lifted by a crane and placed back on its original foundations. This wooden bridge still stands on the original slab. |
| This bridge is officially known as the Hyder Bridge, for the family who built it, and most sources also identify it as the Blind Susie Bridge, though some local accounts claim the original Blind Susie bridge stood elsewhere in Banks County and has since fallen, with remnants still visible in the creek. Either way, the nickname honors a colorful local woman, Blind Susie, who reportedly sat on her porch selling jars of moonshine hidden under her skirts. Located Antioch Church Road off GA Highway 51, Lula, GA 30554 Directions: From Gainesville, go north on Hwy. 23, east on Hwy. 52, and north to Lula on Hwy. 51 to Antioch Road. In Lake Lanier are in the Northeast Mountains Travel Region. It is located immediately south of the town of Lula on an abandoned golf course. Phone: Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 706-677-2108 |
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