About Otter Creek Covered Bridge
Otter Creek Covered Bridge, a covered Howe through truss, carried County Road 850 West over Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was constructed in 1884 by Thomas A. Hardman and local inspector Phillip Ensminger. 1
The historic crossing was closed to automobile traffic in 1996 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Howe |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Timber |
| Total Length | 113' |
| Main Span | 101' |
| Deck Width | 16' |
| Vertical Clearance | 13.4' |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Interpretative signage.”
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