Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge

The Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge is a covered multiple Kingpost through truss over Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio.

The Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge was constructed in 1872 adjacent to the now-demolished Barkhurst Mill. It was later strengthened with the addition of temporary steel bents but later closed to automobile traffic due to the deterioration of truss members. ² It remained open to hikers traveling the Buckeye Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail.

In 2011, ² the county received a National Covered Bridge Preservation Program grant for $406,240 towards the restoration of the Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge. ¹ Restoration of the bridge began in September 2013 and was finished in July 2014. ²

Information

• State: Ohio
• Route: Williams Bridge Road
• Type: Covered Kingpost Truss
• Status: Active - Automobile
• Total Length: 81 feet

Sources

1. “Project Awards for the National Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program – FY 2011.” Federal Highway Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation, n.d. Web. 26 July 2016. Article.
2. “San Toy and Barkhurst Bridges.” Jobes Henderson & Associates, n.d. Web. 27 July 2016. Article.