Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Parks, Kentucky Heritage Council and timber restoration contractor staff discussing height and layout of new drystone approach ramps to be installed by the Conservancy.

This dry-laid (later mortar-pointed) stone pier was a later addition to the bridge when it started to sag. Its presence diverted the stream channel to the far side, causing a scouring issue at the base of the far abutment. With the timber repairs completed, and the camber of the bridge restored, Kentucky officials decided the pier had to go. The Conservancy is using the pier stone for the new approach ramps.

The south abutment. Notice how much of the stream bank has eroded away . . . several feet just since the time the abutments were mortar-pointed in the mid-to-late 1900's!

The abutments were built dry-laid, but mortar-pointed in the mid-to-late 1900's. The Conservancy will repair the damaged tops and ends of the wingwalls.

North abutment, east wing wall. Preparation for repairs. 3/30/09.

North abutment, east approach ramp wall, awaiting cover stones. 3/27/09.

North abutment, west approach ramp wall, awaiting cover stones. 3/27/09.

North Abutment approach completed. 4/1/09.

South Abutment, east approach ramp wall. The approach road on this side curves to meet the bridge. This east ramp wall is the outside radius. 3/30/09.

South Abutment, west approach ramp wall. The approach road on this side curves to meet the bridge. This west ramp wall is the inside radius. 3/30/09.

South Abutment approach completed. 4/1/09.