Beech Fork Covered Bridge Renovation

 

The Beech Fork Covered Bridge (WGN 17-115-01) is in the process of being evaluated for renovation. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be looking for proposals for the project in the near future. Funding will be provided through the Federal Historic Covered Bridge Program.

The restoration team will consist of a qualified bridge contractor for covered timber bridges and a qualified bridge designer specializing in structural design for spans under 500 feet.

The Beech Fork covered bridge, also known as the Mount Zion Covered Bridge, is located in Washington County which is southeast of Louisville, Kentucky. The bridge is a 211 foot span consisting of two sections. The truss uses a Burr arch design. Originally built in 1865, it was replaced by a new bridge in 1977. The last rehabilitation was done in 1982. This historic bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.