The drive
State Route 26 runs north from Marietta, following the Little Muskingum River and passing through the Marietta Unit of Wayne National Forest. The Covered Bridge Scenic Byway covers the stretch from Marietta to Woodsfield, and this drive is 41 miles and about 1 hr 5 min, rated Sweeping.
Hune Covered Bridge, built in 1879 by Rollin Meredith, carries Route 26 over the Little Muskingum northeast of Dart. It is a single-span Long truss bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. Rinard Covered Bridge, built in 1875, has been pedestrian-only since 1991, and Knowlton Covered Bridge, once one of Ohio's longest, partly collapsed in 2019.
The drive ends at Woodsfield, where Route 26 meets Route 78.
Along the way
- Marietta (Greene Street)
- Hune Covered Bridge
- Rinard Covered Bridge
- Woodsfield (Highway 78)
Good to know
- Rinard Covered Bridge is closed to vehicles, and Knowlton is partly collapsed, so those two are for looking only.
- Route 26 shares pavement briefly with Route 260 near Marietta and with Route 800 near Woodsfield.
- OHGO shows current closures and construction on Ohio roads.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check OHGO (ODOT traffic and closures).
Questions about this drive
How long does the Covered Bridge Byway on Highway 26 take?
State Route 26 from Marietta to Woodsfield is 41 miles and takes about 1 hr 5 min without stops.
Can you drive through Hune Covered Bridge?
Hune Covered Bridge, built in 1879, sits on State Route 26 over the Little Muskingum River; visitors can also walk through it.
Which covered bridges are closed to cars on the byway?
Rinard Covered Bridge has been pedestrian-only since 1991, and Knowlton Covered Bridge partly collapsed in 2019.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.