Larwood Bridge
N 44° 37.819 W 122° 44.445
10T E 520563 N 4941917
Also know as the Crabtree Creek Covered Bridge in Linn County, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM3ZE9
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2008
Views: 19
Truss Type: Howe
Bridge Length: (ft) 105
Taken from Oregon Covered Bridges website:
The attractive Larwood Bridge was built to Highway Commission specifications which included a standard 105-foot length, partially exposed trusses, white-wash interior and rounded portals.
In 2002, the bridge was temporarily closed to repair the exposed diagonal timbers in the upstream truss. Water and insect damage had weakened the wooden pieces.
The Larwood community was named for William Larwood, who settled on the banks of Crabtree Creek and Roaring River in 1888. He platted the little town, built a store and blacksmith shop, and operated a post office from 1893 to 1903.
A prior covered bridge was built about this time over Crabtree Creek, and for a while, covered bridges spanned Roaring River and Crabtree Creek just a few feet apart. The town and old covered bridges are gone, but the rebuilt water powered mill and the present covered bridge are reminders of the area's previous activities.
The adjacent park is frequented by fishermen and swimmers.
Source: "Roofs Over Rivers" by Bill and Nick Cockrell
Information presented in cooperation with the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon
Current Condition of Bridge: Very good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
The attractive Larwood Bridge was built to Highway Commission specifications which included a standard 105-foot length, partially exposed trusses, white-wash interior and rounded portals.
Year Built: 1939
Parking (If not at the bridge):: None
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Fish Hatchery Rd., Crabtree, Oregon, USA
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