Lula Bridge

Located immediately south of the town of Lula on an abandoned golf course, 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.

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 bridge is often referred to as the Blind Susie Bridge, but according to a local historian, that bridge was located on the other side of Banks County. Though it has since fallen, he said that remnants can still be seen in the creek. The real Blind Susie was a colorful woman who sat on her porch selling jars of moonshine that were hidden under her skirts.

The king-post truss	Bridge and overgrowth

County: Banks Other names: Blind Susie Bridge, Hyder Bridge Length: 34 ft. Width: ft. Built: 1915 Builder: W. M. Thomas Truss: Kingpost (King-rod) Stream: Grove Creek Road name: None Traffic: No WGCB Number: 10-06-06#2 Parking: No Picnic area: No Historic marker: No Owner:

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Updated September 18, 2002. 12:06

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