About Herns Mill Covered Bridge
In January 1884, the Greenbrier County Court ordered Lewisburg District road commissioners Harvey Handly and J.W. Johnson to examine the bridge over “Millicans” creek near the mill of S.S. Herns, make a report concerning the present condition of the crossing and the probable cost of construction of a new bridge. 1 Handly, Johnson, and John D. Arbuckle, commissioners, submitted an order to the court which stated that the bridge had been completed by July 1884. Drafts were then issued to the unnamed contractors for the sum of $800.
The Herns Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and rehabilitated in 2000.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Queenpost |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Timber |
| Total Length | 58 feet |
| Main Span | 54 feet |
| Deck Width | 9 feet |
| Roadway Width | 10.5 feet |
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In January 1884, the Greenbrier County Court ordered Lewisburg District road commissioners Harvey Handly and J.W. Johnson to examine the bridge over “Millicans” creek near the mill of S.S. Herns, make a report concerning the present condition of the crossing and the probable cost of construction of a new bridge. 1 Handly, Johnson, and John D. Arbuckle, commissioners, submitted an order to the court which stated that the bridge had been completed by July 1884. Drafts were then issued to the unnamed contractors for the sum of $800.
The Herns Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and rehabilitated in 2000.
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References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Herns Mill Covered Bridge.”
Thank you Mr. Cahal for sharing these photos. My mother lived in West Virginia for many years until she moved to Ohio where I was born. Your pictures bring memories back.