The decking and support systems of the era would last an average of ten years on uncovered wooden bridges.

As was later discovered, covered wooden bridges ultimately averaged ten times the lifespan of uncovered ones.

Five acres surrounding the bridge were purchased and a small wayside park which opened in 1954 was built, allowing easier access.

The bridge, as it stands today, has most of the original hand-hewn support timbers and decking that was laid down in 1857, however, most of the walls and roofing have been replaced several times since.

The supports incorporate a unique curved multiple kingpost-truss system that is not found in any other surviving wooden bridge in the U.S.

Humpback covered bridge is located 3 miles (4.3 km) west of Covington, Virginia adjacent to U.S. Highway 60 off Rumsey Road (SR 600).