Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge

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
  • Spans:
  • Navigational Clearance:

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.

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