Gudgeonville Covered Bridge
Gudgeonville Covered Bridge, Wooden covered bridge in Girard Township, US
Description
Gudgeonville Covered Bridge was a wooden structure spanning Elk Creek in Girard Township with a distinctive roof covering. It measured approximately 84 feet long and 14 feet wide, employing a Multiple King-post Truss structural design.
History
William Sherman built this bridge in 1868, and it gained listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The structure remained part of the local infrastructure for over a century.
Culture
The bridge served as a crucial crossing point for residents on both sides of Elk Creek, connecting neighboring communities. It represented the engineering know-how of its era and was valued by local families.
Practical
Access to the site is possible today via local roads in the area, though the original structure no longer exists. Visitors can tour the historic location to understand the significance of the crossing.
Did you know?
A fire destroyed the bridge completely in November 2008 after two individuals were arrested for setting the blaze. This tragic event ended the long history of this wooden structure.
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