The Everett Road Covered Bridge was built following the 1869 Smith Truss Design. Robert W. Smith, of Tipp City, Ohio, patented variations of his bridge design in 1867 and 1869 before forming the Smith Bridge Company. The Smith Truss Design included criss-crossing beams with a large open triangle at the bridge's center. The covered roof protected the beams from weather damage and extended the life of the bridge.
