Neal Lane Bridge
Neal Lane Bridge is a 42-foot King Post truss covered bridge spanning South Myrtle Creek near Myrtle Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. Built in 1939, it is one of the shortest and least expensive covered bridges ever built in Oregon — reportedly costing only $1,000.
Its compact King Post truss and diminutive span make it one of the most modest covered bridges in the state, yet it is a well-preserved example of the simple timber bridge forms used for small creek crossings throughout southern Oregon. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Neal Lane Bridge was constructed in 1939 to serve the small community near Myrtle Creek. Its King Post truss design — one of the simplest timber bridge forms — was well suited to this modest creek crossing, and its reputed construction cost of just $1,000 reflects the economy of the design.
The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Despite its small size, it is a significant example of the simpler covered bridge forms that once served rural Oregon.