Adams Mill Covered Bridge - Carroll County, Indiana
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GwynEvie
N 40° 29.014 W 086° 30.693
16T E 541398 N 4481545
One of two Carroll County covered bridges showing unique features of the Wheelock Bridge Company.
Waymark Code: WM9BQG
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2010
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Adams Mill Covered Bridge spans a scenic section of Wildcat Creek in rural Carroll County, Indiana. The historic 1845 Adams Mill still stands nearby and is connected to the bridge by both road and walking trail.
This bridge was completed in 1872 by the Wheelock Bridge Company. The company was owned by Alpheus Wheelock, who was also an agent for the Smith Bridge Company. The two surviving covered bridges in Carroll County (Adams Mill and Lancaster) were supported by cast iron abutments that were unique to Wheelock. During extensive renovations in 1998-99 the bridge received new poured concrete abutments. A window was also added to each side at that time.
The superstructure is supported by a Howe truss, but arches were later added that have since been determined to be superfluous.
The covered bridge, the nearby mill, and scenic Wildcat Creek all combine to make this bridge particularly worth a visit.
Current Condition of Bridge: Bridgehunter.com lists the superstructure as "fair" and the substructure and deck as "good". By all appearances the bridge is in good condition.
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Howe truss (since modified with arches) and single span (since modified with additional abutments near each end). Modern poured concrete abutments. Original span of 138 feet plus 10 foot overhang on each end--now reduced to a longest span of 72 feet thanks to the additional abutments. Portals are 16'W by 12'H. Open to vehicle traffic.
Year Built: 1872
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Pull-offs on either end of the bridge
Location (Road - City - State - Country): CR 50 E near the village of Cutler in Carroll County, Indiana, USA
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