We found yet another one of those magnificent 1880’s covered bridges, this one again in Rush County, Indiana. The Forsythe Bridge, also known as the Forsythe Mill Bridge spans Big Flatrock River in the southeast corner of the county. This bridge was built by E. L. Kennedy bridge building company. Emmet Kennedy was one of the sons of Archibald M Kennedy, premier bridge builder from Rush County.
The Forsythe Bridge over Big Flatrock River
A long view of the Burr- Arch truss system
A look outside over the river below
We spotted Maj shooting the video of the river and the bridge
This bridge is 196 feet long, as noted designed with the typical Burr-Arch truss system. This bridge was one of six bridges that all were registered on the US National Registry of Historic Places. All six of the bridges were constructed by the Kennedy family, and were registered at the same time in 1983.
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Lovely. I didn’t realize there are so many covered bridges. I will have to stay aware of them.
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Check out bridgehunter.com It is a website that lists historic bridges, those still standing and those already gone. Easy to search by state and county. YOu might like it… 😉
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Those bridges are all over your hood.
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Rush County was home to the Kennedy family of builders. The county folks still are very protective of their bridges. At this point in time, don’t even think about replacing one of the Kennedy bridges!
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Such a peaceful place, and beautiful too. ❤️
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It really is. Hardly any traffic on the roads at all. Thanks, John.
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That’s a big plus.
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Love these bridges
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There is just something mystical about these structures… Thanks Sheree
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Mystical’s the right word
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Lovely photos of the bridge and the video is very pleasant and peaceful to watch.
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We’re glad you enjoyed them Anne.
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I love these old covered bridges.
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They are wonderful. Fun to drive across, and more fun to walk across and appreciate the craftsmanship.
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You are right.
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A nice steady pan of the river scene
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Thanks, Derrick.
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They, the covered bridges, are so fascinating to a girl from Australia. The first time I saw them was in the movie ‘The Bridges of Madison County’. So ‘old world’, and very special.
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Glad we are able to share them with you! Thanks for the visit and the nice comment.
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