Bell Ford
Built: 1869
Builder: R. Pattison
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Facts/Figures: Bell Ford is the only post-truss covered bridge in
the world. Post-truss is known as the transition or combination from all
wood to the iron bridges. In February 1999, half of this bridge was taken
down due to a storm. Local preservationists are diligently working to
secure funds to renovate this bridge as well as the other two covered bridges
in the county. The preservationists are hopeful the bridge will be fully
restored and carry traffic again. Fundraising efforts are currently
taking place. Click back to save the bridges.
Waterway: White River
Directions: From the intersection of I-65
and Hwy. 50. Take Hwy. 50 West to Hwy. 11 North. Continue on Hwy. 11
North to SR 258 West . The bridge is on SR 258 just outside of Seymour. |
Medora
Built: 1875
Builder: J.J. Daniels
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Facts/Figures: Medora Covered Bridge is the longest 3- span covered
Bridge in the United States measuring 434 feet long with a 12 foot overhang.
Waterway: White River
Directions: From the intersection of I-65 and Hwy. 50. Take Hwy.
50 West through Brownstown to SR 135. Take SR 135 South to SR 235 West. |
Shieldstown
Built: 1876
Builder: J.J. Daniels
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Facts/Figures:
The Shieldstown Covered Bridge is 355 feet long and considered the
most scenic bridge in Jackson county. This bridge carried traffic until
1990.
Waterway:
White River
Directions: From the intersection of I-65 and Hwy. 50. Take Hwy.
50 West to Crane Road. Turn right (north) on Crane RD. and travel
approx. 1 mile. Bridge is on the East side of road before the railroad
tracks. (Crane Road is located immediately after Crane Machine Shop in
blue outbuilding. |
