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The Pisgah Covered Bridge located in Randolph County is a historical and cultural treasure. The bridge is one of only two surviving covered bridges in the state and the only one easily accessible by the public.
Following the construction of a new road and bridge in the Pisgah community during 1950s, the covered bridge fell into disrepair and was badly vandalized despite efforts by the DOT to maintain it.
Recognizing the heritage of the bridge and its potential economic value to the community, Dr. Jones and the N.C. Zoo Society initiated an effort in April 1998 to refurbish the bridge and build an adjacent hiking trail along with picnic and parking areas.
The project involved a partnership with DOT, The Piedmont Land Conservancy and The LandTrust for Central North Carolina, along with residents of the Pisgah community. More than $73,000 in private funds and in-kind gifts were raised and a dedication ceremony marked its completion in September 1999.
In 2003, The bridge was destroyed by floodwaters that reportedly surged 14 feet above normal.Donations to the Zoo Society's fund permited repairs to the walkway and the small community park that served tourists visiting the Pisgah Cover Bridge.
The Zoo gratefully acknowledges the volunteers who participated in the 2003 clean up.
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N.C. Zoo is a member institution of AZA and an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr. Secretary; Michael F. Easley, Governor. A part of the North Carolina Government portal.
The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather. Call our information line at: 1-800-488-0444.
