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[[Image:Hayden Bridge.jpg|right|thumb|325px|Postcard view of the Hayden Bridge]] | [[Image:Hayden Bridge.jpg|right|thumb|325px|Postcard view of the Hayden Bridge]] | ||
The '''Hayden Bridge''' or '''Standridge Bridge''' was a 432-foot long, 4-span covered bridge spanning [[Locust Fork]] east of the [[Hayden]] in [[Blount County]]. It was built in [[1934]] using a Town lattice truss, of the type patented by Ithiel Town of Connecticut in 1820 | The '''Hayden Bridge''' or '''Standridge Bridge''' was a 432-foot long, 4-span covered bridge spanning [[Locust Fork]] east of the [[Hayden]] in [[Blount County]]. It was built in [[1934]] using a Town lattice truss, of the type patented by Ithiel Town of Connecticut in 1820 which uses numerous small members pegged together into a lattice pattern to build up the spanning members. | ||
The bridge's passage was 14-feet wide by 10-feet high. The deck stood 50 feet above the water. It was destroyed by fire on [[November 18]], [[1967]]. | The bridge's passage was 14-feet wide by 10-feet high. The deck stood 50 feet above the water. It was destroyed by fire on [[November 18]], [[1967]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 16 March 2011
The Hayden Bridge or Standridge Bridge was a 432-foot long, 4-span covered bridge spanning Locust Fork east of the Hayden in Blount County. It was built in 1934 using a Town lattice truss, of the type patented by Ithiel Town of Connecticut in 1820 which uses numerous small members pegged together into a lattice pattern to build up the spanning members.
The bridge's passage was 14-feet wide by 10-feet high. The deck stood 50 feet above the water. It was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1967.
References
- Prince, A. G. (1981) Alabama's Covered Bridges: Past and Present. revised edition. Ensley: Best Printing Service