Johnson Ford Bridge
Photo looking upstream (south)
Photo taken by J Randall Houp in October 2009
BH Photo #225591
The first bridge at this location was built in 1908 by the Morava Bridge Company, when the crossing was known as the Sam Lee Ford. The piers of the original bridge can still be seen on both ends of the current bridge. Destroyed by flood in 1939 the crossing became known as the Johnson Ford and a new bridge was built by the W.P.A. with parts off the old bridge. Their craftsmanship in building the piers are shown in the attached photographs. Today, the bridge contains a unique all metal floor. This is an unusual bridge sitting in a very picturesque setting.