Hillsboro Covered Bridge facts for kids
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Hillsboro Covered Bridge
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Hillsboro Covered Bridge
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 Location in Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Location | Route 32 at Goddard, Fleming County, Kentucky |
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| Built | Circa 1865-1870 |
| Architectural style | Burr truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000881 |
| Added to NRHP | March 26, 1976 |
The Hillsboro Covered Bridge is a historic wooden bridge located in Fleming County, Kentucky. People in the area sometimes call it the "Hillsboro-Grange City Covered Bridge." It crosses over Fox Creek, not far from Kentucky Route 111.
This bridge was likely built between 1865 and 1870. It was used for many years until 1968. At that time, a new concrete bridge was built about 50 yards (46 meters) upstream to replace it.
A Look at Its Design
The Hillsboro Covered Bridge is made from strong yellow pine wood. It has a single long section, about 94 feet (29 meters) long. It was probably built by the same person who constructed the Ringos Mill Covered Bridge, which is also on Fox Creek.
How It Was Built
The strong supports at each end of the bridge, called abutments, are made of red stone. The roof and sides of the bridge are covered with wavy metal sheets.
The bridge originally had two sides covered with yellow poplar wood. This bridge is a great example of a special design called the Burr truss. This design was invented and patented by Theodore Burr in 1814. It uses a mix of arches and strong wooden posts to make the bridge very sturdy.
