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Snow Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1895 over Johnson’s Fork Creek by John H. Horn and William H. Butts. The Howe truss was designed by John Barkhart. The builders and designer lived locally. The single span Bridge has field-stone and creek-stone abutments and wingwalls. The lower chord is reinforced with X-frames. The Snow Hill Covered Bridge has steel rods in the Howe truss panels and iron bolts throughout the structure.
Snow Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1895 over Johnson’s Fork Creek by John H. Horn and William H. Butts. The Howe truss was designed by John Barkhart. The builders and designer lived locally. The single span Bridge has field-stone and creek-stone abutments and wingwalls. The lower chord is reinforced with X-frames. The Snow Hill Covered Bridge has steel rods in the Howe truss panels and iron bolts throughout the structure.
Snow Hill Covered Bridge is named for a Revolutionary War hero, Lemuel Snow. The Bridge was restored in 1987 with a new roof, decking and additional supporting lumber. The latest restoration project was done in 2000. Snow Hill Covered Bridge is open to traffic, well used and continues to be maintained by Franklin County.
Snow Hill Covered Bridge is named for a Revolutionary War hero, Lemuel Snow. The Bridge was restored in 1987 with a new roof, decking and additional supporting lumber. The latest restoration project was done in 2000. Snow Hill Covered Bridge is open to traffic, well used and continues to be maintained by Franklin County.
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