Great bridge. We have one about a dozen miles from where I live that's supposed to be the longest west of the Rockies, or some such. It's a beautiful bridge, but it true California style, it's all fenced off where you can't walk across or even get close because they're afraid of graffiti and vandalism. Sad. When I was a kid, you could still drive a car across, and for many years thereafter, you could walk it.
Very nice series Bob, the last picture is my favorite, it always amazes me how these bridges were built, how unique are and kinda blend with the environment.
Really like #4! The weathered and polished tread-ways speak of a long ago time. Also impressed by the complexity and intricacy of the wood construction - all accomplished by hand calculations and experience, I assume. Amazing!
Also, didn't know that Georgia winters necessitated covered bridges. Thought winters there were fairly mild with only occasional snowfall.
Lightsearcher wrote:
Very nice series Bob, the last picture is my favorite, it always amazes me how these bridges were built, how unique are and kinda blend with the environment.
Marcelo
Thank you Marcelo,
Also amazing to me, constructed without the benefit and convenience of modern tools, computers,etc. And in some cases last much longer.
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probishaw wrote:
Really like #4! The weathered and polished tread-ways speak of a long ago time. Also impressed by the complexity and intricacy of the wood construction - all accomplished by hand calculations and experience, I assume. Amazing!
Also, didn't know that Georgia winters necessitated covered bridges. Thought winters there were fairly mild with only occasional snowfall.
Shows what I know. Guess I should get out more.
Thank you Paul,
Winters here are variable, from my limited experience. Aside from moisture (and termites) the greatest seasonal risk comes from ice storms that quickly drop trees, power lines, and structures from the sheer weight. For an unprotected structure, such as a bridge, I can only guess the risk is water seeping into the wood, freezing, and splitting the timbers.
