The Coral Springs Covered Bridge was the first permanent structure built in the city.
The only publicly accessible covered bridge in Florida, it has also been honored with a Florida Heritage Site Marker. Designed by George Hodapp and constructed in early 1964, the bridge has a single steel span that crosses N.W. 95th Avenue just south of Wiles Road. Its roof is composed of 25 truss rafters, cross braces and stringers and is covered with shingles.
The American Snuff Company was contacted in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for chewing tobacco designs to make the bridge appear more "seasoned". The company supplied two designs plus an artist to paint the murals. The Bull of the Woods logo on the east side of the bridge was first used in 1876. The Peach Snuff logo on the west side was created in 1950 to appeal to a broader female audience.
The Covered Bridge was the first permanent structure built within the City by Coral Ridge Properties, developer of Coral Springs, in 1964. It withstood the eye of Hurricane Cleo that passed over it in August 1964 without sustaining any damage. The 40-foot Bridge has a single steel span. Its roof is composed of 25 truss rafters, cross braces, and stringers and is covered with shingles.
Originally painted barn red, Coral Ridge Properties contacted the American Snuff Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for chewing tobacco designs to make the Bridge appear appropriately weathered. They supplied two historical designs and an artist to paint the murals. The Bull of the Woods logo, on the east side of the Bridge, first appeared in 1876. The Peach Sweet Snuff logo, on the west side of the Bridge, was designed to appeal to the ladies and was introduced in 1950. Over the years, the Bridge and murals have been restored but are difficult to see as trees have grown along the sides of the canal.
The iconic covered bridge in Coral Springs was damaged after a truck tried to pass under the low-clearance roof. According to Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek, a box truck – a truck with an enclosed square-shaped cargo area, hit the structure located south of Wiles Road at NW 95th Avenue which has closed the roadway.
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