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The '''Duck Springs Bridge''' was a 119-foot-long wooden covered bridge over [[Big Wills Creek]] between [[Kenner]] and [[Duck Springs]] in northern [[Etowah County]]. The bridge, believed to have been built in [[1879]], featured an unusual structural system. It was constructed in the | The '''Duck Springs Bridge''' was a 119-foot-long wooden covered bridge over [[Big Wills Creek]] between [[Kenner]] and [[Duck Springs]] in northern [[Etowah County]]. The bridge, believed to have been built in [[1879]], featured an unusual structural system. It was constructed in the three sections: a main span with a horizontal ridge and inclined approaches on either end. At some point, steel framing members were incorporated into the structure. | ||
The exterior siding was removed, leaving the structure unprotected. The bridge and surrounding property was leased to the [[Etowah County Historical Society]] for conservation. On [[July 7]], [[1972]] the bridge was destroyed by arson. | The exterior siding was removed, leaving the structure unprotected. The bridge and surrounding property was leased to the [[Etowah County Historical Society]] for conservation. On [[July 7]], [[1972]] the bridge was destroyed by arson. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:17, 14 March 2011
The Duck Springs Bridge was a 119-foot-long wooden covered bridge over Big Wills Creek between Kenner and Duck Springs in northern Etowah County. The bridge, believed to have been built in 1879, featured an unusual structural system. It was constructed in the three sections: a main span with a horizontal ridge and inclined approaches on either end. At some point, steel framing members were incorporated into the structure.
The exterior siding was removed, leaving the structure unprotected. The bridge and surrounding property was leased to the Etowah County Historical Society for conservation. On July 7, 1972 the bridge was destroyed by arson.
References
- Prince, A. G. (1981) Alabama's Covered Bridges: Past and Present. revised edition. Ensley: Best Printing Service