June 11, 201214 yr List has atleast omitted 1 bridge as there is one in Mayfield area not on list Where is it?
June 11, 201214 yr List has atleast omitted 1 bridge as there is one in Mayfield area not on list It probably isn't consider historic. There is an online listing of all known covered spans in Kentucky. It might be in there. Kentucky Numbers
June 11, 201214 yr I had to do some searching when I got home today, but I found the rest of my pics. I did find that I need to hit Fleming County again because my pics of the three covered bridges there leave a lot to be desired. This is the Colville Bridge, which is still in daily use in Bourbon County. It was damaged/destroyed in the 1997 flood. My pics were taken in both the late 80's and very recently. Nicely done restoration. Colville Bridge, Bourbon Co, KY - a set on Flickr The smallest covered bridge in the state is the Valley Pike Bridge in Mason County. It's also the only privately owned bridge. This was the toughest find in the old days before GPS. Valley Pike Bridge, Mason Co, KY - a set on Flickr Oldtown Bridge in Greenup County is another first class restoration. Despite the fact that it's fairly close to home, I never managed to get there prior to the restoration. I'd like to have seen it in its untouched state. Still a cool bridge, but someone needs to get a spray can suppository. WAY too much grafitti. Covered bridges are like a big moron billboard for some. Oldtown Bridge, Greenup Co, KY - a set on Flickr Based on the lack of coverage here, I'm due for another visit to the Mooresville Bridge in Washington County. I lost most of the pics that I took of it when my old computer crashed. Since they were taken with my old 2.0 mp camera, they were iffy anyway. This is the largest of the remaining covered bridges in the state. One of the pictures that was lost was of the remains of a bonfire that someone tried to start inside the bridge. Mooresville Bridge, Washington Co, KY - a set on Flickr This is the Grange City Bridge in Fleming County. I like the Fleming County bridges a lot. I really need to get back down that way soon. Somewhere I have more pics, but they need to be scanned. Old technology, man! Dig it! Grange City Bridge, Fleming Co, KY - a set on Flickr Ringo's Mill Bridge is also in Fleming County, and fairly close to the Grange City Bridge IIRC. My favorite fact about this bridge is that at one time we also had covered bridges at George's Mill, Paul's Mill and John's Mill. If you don't know the significance of that then I'm really old. :ylsuper: Ringo's Mill Bridge, Fleming Co, KY - a set on Flickr Goddard Bridge is the last of the Fleming County gang. I think it's probably the most photographed of the Kentucky bridges due to the picturesque location. Goddard Bridge, Fleming Co, KY - a set on Flickr The Switzer Bridge in Franklin County has had a rough life. It's been washed off the piers a couple of times, so the latest rebuild has raised it out of harms way. I think my pics are a mix of 1988 scans and 2008 digital captures. Switzer Bridge, Franklin Co, KY - a set on Flickr
June 11, 201214 yr Those bridges have character Gotta agree with you on that. I missed having pics of another one, the Sherburne Bridge in Fleming County. I had picked up a Kentucky Travel Guide back in 1981 that had all of the bridge locations listed, at least in general terms. I was hoping to be able to see some of the bridges down east of me, but some kids burned the Sherburne Bridge before I had the chance to get down there. It was actually five years later that I did make it to Fleming County. It took me that long to get a car that a) was reliable enough to make the trip, and b) didn't suck down gas like a fat man at an all-you-can-eat. Also worth mentioning. If you click on the map logo to the right of the pictures on Flickr, it will give you the geotagged location of the bridge. It's a lot easier than a gas station map and a notebook, but not necessarily more fun. ;-)
June 12, 201214 yr Bridges to the Past - Kentucky's Remaining Covered Bridges here is info with pictures, details, and I think a map. My wife and I are planning a trip this summer or fall to explore the bridges. hope this helps.
June 12, 201214 yr Kentucky Covered Bridge Map Bridges to the Past - Kentucky's Remaining Covered Bridges here are the links
June 12, 201214 yr It probably isn't consider historic. There is an online listing of all known covered spans in Kentucky. It might be in there. Kentucky Numbers What side or area of mayfield is that located? Fish I think you are correct, the one here would not be historic Sweet the bridge is off Macedonia Road on the SW side of town near the edge of the city limits
June 12, 201214 yr Bridges to the Past - Kentucky's Remaining Covered Bridges here is info with pictures, details, and I think a map. My wife and I are planning a trip this summer or fall to explore the bridges. hope this helps. Man, you're in a perfect spot to do a weekend trip and see them all. The bulk of them are within an hour or two, and you could hit Franklin County and Washington County on the same trip down the parkway.
June 22, 201214 yr Walcott Covered bridge is in Bracken County... just off the AA Hwy @ KY 1159. Also, here is a link with a map. Kentucky Covered Bridge Map This bridge had to be bought recently from a neighboring landowner. Little did our State's finest realize, when they rebuilt it and moved it to where it is now the structure was sitting about 90% on the someone else property. I think the property lines have been re-surveyed!!! We almost owned a Landmark.....LOL!!!
June 22, 201214 yr Johnson Creek Covered Bridge in Robertson County is about 3 miles from Blue Licks State Park - US 68 to 165 to Old Blue Lick Pike. Its in a park setting which is nice for pictures. Right you are, that bridge just had a referbising done believe it was about a year ago.
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