Hi,
Way back in the late '50s and early '60s us kids would ride bikes, motorscooters, and anything else that would get us down there to the bridge so we could swim. The hill being too steep and long to pedal up, we had to push our bikes back up the hill to go home. I lived about the farthest away. I had to go west on Morgan County Rd. #3 to the Morgan/Perry county line, which is where we lived at the time. Those days are some of my best memories. Whenever we get back that way and we have enough time, I try to see the old bridge. I don't suppose it's fit to swim in any more. I wonder if there are any plans to do any restorative work on it in the near future? It looks like it could use some! This could be one of, if not the most scenic spot in the county, in my opinion. Still own part of the old (farm?) and hope to move back soon. Thanks, Dick Crum
It's good to see this bridge being restored. Adding arches may be a bit of an historic compromise, but it allows for removal of the ugly bracing underneath. Does anyone know the best time of year to see this bridge with more water flowing under it? I was in Morgan County in July but wasn't close to this bridge. Would like to get back to see it. I did visit the Barkhurst Mill (Williams) bridge, and despite the fact that it's been abandoned and unmaintained for a long time, it's still in very good shape.