The Bridge to Somewhere
When we bought our old farmhouse 32 years ago out here in the country, the bridge across the creek was in terrible disrepair. We replaced it with this wooden one that has served us well...though it is going to need to be replaced in the next 10 years. When we turn in the driveway, we have to cross this section of Kerrs Creek to get to the house. At times it will fill with water, but it usually runs low. We are not the least bit afraid of the old thing, but the propane man, the Shenandoah Spring Water man, and the Fed X man will NOT drive across it. UPS comes right on down without a care in the world. It is really cool when the snow piles up on it like it did last winter...22 inches and it stayed on the ground for 2 months. We had some of the worst storms in this part of VA we have ever seen.
I am linking up with the Sunday Bridges meme at San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.
you are a good engineer, 32 years is a long time, esp when it gets all the weight of the snow.
ReplyDeleteYeah for the UPS drivers! They aren't whimps!
ReplyDeleteMy son, Christopher is a UPS driver...lol.
Fabulous photographs but how did you get it to snow on command for your Sunday Bridges?
a remarkable bridge! it's amazing that this tiny bridge is still standing with that snow. the light in the first photo is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Boy would I love to have a bridge on my land, but then I would need to have land! Beautiful photos both and I agree, you are great engineers!
ReplyDeleteI love the story of your bridge and big points to the UPS guy!
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Claudia
This is wonderful that you have posted this bridge in two seasons!
ReplyDeletePerhaps this bridge needs a small plaque of shame for those who dare not cross and a dedication to those who dare!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bridge and I, too, enjoyed the story behind it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine contribution to Sunday Bridges! «Louis» likes the shots of the bridge at different times of the year.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos ... and obviously you're great bridge builders! I just want to be in that top photo gazing up and down the creek.
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