This was the last covered bridge built in Rush County
A look at the Burr-Arch truss system
Opening with overhang looks on the river
150 feet long, one lane wide and a 10 ton load limit
E. L. Kennedy and Sons bridge builders are part of the three generations of Kennedy Bridge builders in Indiana. Emmett came out of retirement after the great flood of 1913, which wiped out many covered bridges in central Indiana. He and his two sons Karl and Charles R. built the 150 foot long Norris Ford bridge over the Flat Rock River in Rush County.
There are not near as many of these bridges left as there were even 30 years ago. Those that are left should be saved. They are an important part of our history.
Roadtirement 
That’s a beautiful old bridge.
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You really have to admire these old structures.
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Fine angles on these images
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Thank you Derrick!
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A great picture. This is real history!
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Thanks JC. You might like this article about the Kennedy family bridge builders: http://indianacrossings.org/builders/kennedy.html
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