Milam Bridge is a bridge with 19th Century historical significance, but the current truss span has little significance as it sits and rusts away tucked conveniently out of sight from Emerson. In all, the bridge formed the western end of Milam Bridge Road, which is the historic route from Cartersville to Euharlee. On the other side of the bridge, the road joined what is now Covered Bridge Road at a T-intersection. Years after the bridge was closed, Covered Bridge Road was realigned and now that former intersection, which created a dangerous turn for years after the bridge was closed, is hidden behind houses.

It is not exactly known when Milam Bridge was constructed. The bridge itself has a different design from the others in the county in that it is a camelback truss instead of the traditional truss style, making the structure look quite large. Long abandoned, not only are the boards on the deck gone from the structure, but also the beams are missing as well as evidenced in the photos below. Milam Bridge is located less than a mile from the Euharlee Covered Bridge and is near to Tilley Mill Bridge. All photos by J.T. Legg taken January 24, 2006.

Click on either photo above for a larger image of the bridge. Photos include a shot of the structure as it would appear driving across it. Note the cables in the structure and the camelback design. Also note the beams that are missing or offset. The second photo is more of a side shot of the bridge, though not the best shot.
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