Ringos Mill Covered Bridge - Fleming County, Kentucky
Posted by: Wallyum
N 38° 16.110 W 083° 36.624
17S E 271633 N 4238829
The Ringos Mill bridge is one of three remaining in Fleming County.
Waymark Code: WM6WE3
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2009
Views: 7
The Ringos Mill bridge is 86' long and was built with a multiple kingpost truss in 1867. The bridge was bypassed in 1970 and restored in 1983. It was the last covered bridge repaired by Stock Bower. Ringos Mill bridge was placed on the national register of historic places in 1976.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: Multiple kingpost truss. Bypassed 1970. Restored 1983. The trusses are made of yellow pine. Abutments are of "red stone" covered with a concrete facing. Listed on the national register of historic places in 1976.
Year Built: 1867
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Small Pullout
Location (Road - City - State - Country): KY 158 - Ringos Mills - Kentucky - Fleming County
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