About Cox Covered Bridge
The Cox Covered Bridge was constructed in 1884 by the Diltz & Steele Company. 1
In August 1992, the County Engineer’s office moved the covered bridge 20 feet north onto new concrete foundations. 1 The ends of the bridge were raised and metal runners were placed underneath. Strips of plywood were laid down on both banks of the creek, nailed together and coated with grease. Steel cables were fastened to the runners under the ends of the bridge and attached to front loaders which pulled the bridge to the new site.
The Cox Covered Bridge was restored in 2004. 1 It was funded through a grant from Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area and the Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Queenpost |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Timber |
| Total Length | 42 feet |
| Deck Width | 12.1 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 11.5 feet |
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References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Informative sign.”
The Cox Covered Bridge is overrun by cats. Someone made cat houses and lined the inside of the bridge to one side and they put cameras up on each end as well. No longer a place to visit when we are out and about in that area.