McPherson’s Ford Bridge, an abandoned truss bridge spanning the Cowpasture River in Alleghany County, Virginia, stands as a relic of 19th-century infrastructure. Completed in 1897, it was a product of local economic expansion and persistent efforts to improve regional transportation. Built by Nelson & Buchanan of Pennsylvania, the bridge featured three 104-foot spans and served as a crucial crossing for travelers and goods along what became State Route 633.