Mecca Covered Bridge
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
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The Mecca Covered Bridge crossing Big Raccoon Creek East of Mecca, Indiana is a single span Burr Arch Truss covered bridge structure that was built by J. J. Daniels in 1873. The bridge is 176 feet (54 m) long, 17 feet (5.2 m) wide, and 12.5 feet (3.8 m) high.[2][4]
CarriesClosed to vehicle traffic
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek, Indiana
LocaleMecca, Indiana, United States
Mecca Covered Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 39°43′44.71″N 87°19′29.5″W |
| Carries | Closed to vehicle traffic |
| Crosses | Big Raccoon Creek, Indiana |
| Locale | Mecca, Indiana, United States |
| Official name | Mecca Covered Bridge |
| Named for | Mecca, Indiana |
| Maintained by | Parke County |
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| Characteristics | |
| Design | National Register of Historic Places |
| Total length | 176 ft (54 m)150ft +13ft overhangs on each end |
| Width | 17 ft (5.2 m)[2] |
| Height | 12.5 ft (3.8 m) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | J. J. Daniels |
| Built | 1873 |
| Construction cost | Original Cost $7,650 |
| Rebuilt | 1980 |
Mecca Covered Bridge | |
| MPS | Parke County Covered Bridges TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000401 [3] |
| Added to NRHP | Dec 22, 1978 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Mecca Covered Bridge | |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[3]
