Stone Arch Bridge - Washington, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 31.503 W 090° 56.691
15S E 679151 N 4266074
Bridge abandoned but in good shape at St. Johns Rd. over Browns Branch East Fork Creek.
Waymark Code: WMY45J
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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County of bridge: Franklin County
Location of bridge: St. Johns Rd, 1 block S. of MO-100, Washington
Repairs to bridge dated 1904

This bridge was once the bridge for St. Johns Road. When the new road was built it was abandoned.
The Stone Arch bridge is in good shape, even though side tracks to oblivion.
Nothing passes over it anymore, except visitors to its beauty.

On the north side is a concrete patch with the date: Sept 3, 1904 - A. J. - do not know if this is a repair, or date of construction, or just old timers graffiti.

Length of bridge: 15 feet

Height of bridge: 10 feet

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Abandoned, pedestrians only

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Flowing creek, Browns Branch East Fork Creek

Date constructed: Unknown

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Was St. Johns Road, nothing now

Location:
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
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