[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Thomas Creek – Shimanek Covered Bridge in 1987.

Replacing a similar structure severely damaged by the Columbus Day Storm of 1962, it is the fifth bridge at this location.

[1] Carrying Richardson Gap Road, the bridge crosses Thomas Creek about 2 miles (3 km) east of Scio.

A county crew renovated the structure in 2002, repairing damage caused by a flood in 1996.

[1] In November 2015, the bridge was closed for repairs after an inspection revealed "serious decay".