Bald River Falls Bridge to Reopen after Years-Long Overhaul

Bald River Falls Bridge Project Rendering (Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service - Cherokee National Forest)

Bald River Falls Bridge to Reopen after Years-Long Overhaul

Posted on May 29, 2025

Tellico Plains, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Cherokee National Forest just outside of Tellico will soon be able to enjoy a major hot spot for waterfall watchers.

Bald River Falls Bridge reopens, officially, Friday, May 30 after a years-long renovation.

In October of 2023, crews closed the bridge to overhaul it completely, even adding a platform for safe waterfall viewing. The renovation has involved the complete disassembly and rebuilding of the bridge, which was nearing 100 years old.

Area leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new bridge Thursday, May 29.

Bald River Falls Bridge Project Rendering (Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service – Cherokee National Forest)

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