The Cabin Creek Covered Bridge
North-Eastern Kentucky is home to an unusual concentration of the state’s remaining classic covered bridges. So much so that Flemming County is home to the state’s official “Covered Bridge Museum''. Just a few miles north of there, right off of Highway 984 near the town of Tollesboro sits one of the most serene and lovingly restored of the remaining bridges.
Built sometime around 1870, the Cabin Creek Covered Bridge is a 114ft span across the titular Cabin Creek. Originally built as a “Burr Truss” design, it was reinforced with arches in 1914, adding considerable strength to the bridge. Although modern road signage at the site still advertises a 6 ton weight limit, the bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic since 1983.
Visitors to the site today will find a bridge that is still in its prime, owing to recent renovation that was done between 2012 and 2014. You can walk the full length of the bridge, and enjoy a unique view of the surrounding country due to the lack of siding immediately under the eaves of the roof. You can also step down off of the roadway onto the support beams of the bridge, and get a nice open view of the creek below.
Although it’s a bit off of the beaten path, this bridge is well worth the drive. It features a great little park with picnic benches, trash cans (that seem to be emptied regularly), and in general is the perfect setting for a family outing or fun date. The creek below is nice and shallow, with easy access, providing a great opportunity to cool off on a hot summer’s day and play in the water. It’s also within 30 minutes of a couple of other covered bridges, and very close to the city of Maysville, which has multiple historic attractions of its own.
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The Cabin Creek Covered Bridge
