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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Status: Open to traffic (as of August 2010)

Location: 38.481917,-83.978253

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Carries Old alignment of KY 1029 over Johnson Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Perhaps the only still existing Bower Isometric Truss
Total Length: 131.0 Feet
Span Length: 131.0 Feet

Overview: Smith through truss bridge over Johnson Creek on on an old alignment of KY 1029
History: Built 1874 by Jacob Bower; reconstructed 2007-08
Built: 1874

Location: Robertson County

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112804

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Overview

The Johnson Creek Covered Bridge is currently undergoing restoration.

Photo taken by James McCray

112805

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Oblique View

Notice the steel truss that is being used to support the bridge while it is being rehabilitated. The steel beam carries the entire weight of the bridge.

Photo taken by James McCray

112806

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Bridge Skeleton

One can see the Smith Truss Design very well.

Photo taken by James McCray

112807

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Restoration Work in Process

These are rare photos of a covered bridge undergoing restoration.

Photo taken by James McCray

112808

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End of Temporary Truss Beam

The entire bridge rests on this metal truss beam until it is ready to be placed back on its own supports and carry its own weight.

Photo taken by James McCray

126684

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Vintage postcard view

132245

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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger

132246

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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger

132247

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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger

132248

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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger

146152

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

This bridge was completely restored by The Arnold M. Graton Company in 2009

Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146153

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Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146154

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Smith Truss with Arch

Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146155

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Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146156

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Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146157

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Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

146158

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Photo by Brian McKee on September 5, 2009

337965

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER

337966

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

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337967

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

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337968

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER

360629

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Photo taken by Janis Ford in September 2012

360630

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Photo taken by Janis Ford in September 2012

360631

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Photo taken by Janis Ford in September 2012

360632

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Photo taken by Janis Ford in September 2012

365653

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365654

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365655

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365656

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365657

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365658

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365659

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365660

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365661

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365662

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge 17-101-01

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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Johnson Creek Covered Bridge

The Courier-Journal: July 21 1968

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Status:

Location: 38.492095,-84.111363

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Carries over
Design: beam/tee
Design Details:
Total Length: 77.1 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over No Br Cedar Creek on US 62
History:
Built: 1932

Location: Robertson County

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365104

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365105

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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Heritage Trail over US 68

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.430043,-83.991576

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Carries Heritage Trail over US Highway 68
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over US Highway 68 on Heritage Trail
History:
Built:

Location: Robertson County

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365189

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Heritage Trail over US 68

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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KY 1029 over Johnson Creek

Status:

Location: 38.482758,-83.979129

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Carries over
Design: beam/tee
Design Details:
Total Length: 159.1 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Johnson Creek on KY 1029
History:
Built: 1966

Location: Robertson County

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365193

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KY 1029 over Johnson Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365194

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KY 1029 over Johnson Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Status:

Location: 38.492091,-84.111371

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Carries over
Design: beam/tee
Design Details:
Total Length: 77.1 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over No Br Cedar Creek on US 62
History:
Built: 1932

Location: Robertson County

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365196

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

365197

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US 62 over No Br Cedar Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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KY 539 over Mud Lick Creek

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.569886,-84.102969

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Carries over
Design: culvert
Design Details:
Total Length: 37.1 Feet
Span Length: 17.1 Feet

Overview: Culvert over Mud Lick Creek on KY 539
History:
Built: 1950

Location: Robertson County

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365382

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KY 539 over Mud Lick Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in July 2016

365383

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KY 539 over Mud Lick Creek

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in July 2016


Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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