I was told by a historian who was responsible for a covered bridge here in North
Carolina that it was at least in part to help keep from spooking the horses when
they had to cross the stream.
On 5/12/2019 19:28:42, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Also, the roof keeps snow and ice off the surface of the bridge, backing it
easier and safer to cross.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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