West Virginia Covered Bridges explores not only the images but the history and locations of these treasured remembrances of a simpler time, when racing a buggy across one was an offense with a $5 fine. Of more than 10,000 covered bridges that once dotted the country, fewer than 900 remain today. The 17 bridges still existing in West Virginia-some older than a century and a half-are a testament to the skill of their creators and the determination of modern builders to preserve them for future generations.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:57:30