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Offutt Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Offutt Covered Bridge

On the National Register since 198343 years
Listed 1983Posey Township
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About Offutt Covered Bridge

Offutt Covered Bridge, at SR 550, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 2, 1983. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It was listed as part of Kennedy, A. M., House and Covered Bridges of Rush County TR.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 123 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1884 to today

  1. 1884Built
  2. 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 43 years
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SR 550, Posey Township

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Questions about Offutt Covered Bridge

Is Offutt Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 2, 1983 (Register number 83000098).

Is Offutt Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Offutt Covered Bridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Offutt Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 123 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132002048 · Wikidata · old views from Posey Township’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.