The Clarkson Bridge, one of Alabama's few remaining covered bridges, features the work of 19th century master bridge builder Horace King. The Town lattice trusses and three large rock piers support the 270 foot bridge as it crosses Crooked Creek. One of the longest bridges in the South, the covered bridge has undergone two major refurbishments during its 100 years of existence. The last restoration was undertaken during a 1975 American Revolution Bicentennial Project. Several project additions included a gristmill and log cabin, now included with the covered bridge as highlights of the Clarkson Covered Bridge Park.
   Cullman County's only covered bridge, sometimes called the Legg Bridge after landowner J.W. Legg, no longer supports vehicle traffic. The historic bridge is being assessed for additional repairs. Since 1975, the bridge has suffered extensive insect damage, rotting planks and missing hardware. No restoration dates have been set as repair estimates are marching toward four and a half million dollars.

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