Sunday, September 16, 2018

MT. OLIVE COVERED BRIDGE - ALLENSVILLE, OHIO









                                                                                      MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK
                                                                                                VINTON COUNTY
                                                                                                      BUILT - 1875

Length - 48'... Was also previous known as the Grandstaff Bridge, named after the family at the time of the bridge being built who owned the land surrounding this bridge. NE of Allensville, Richland Township. Goosecreek Rd. N. 1.5 miles from jct with US50 in Allensville, E. on Mount Olive Rd. 50' to the bridge on the N. side of the road. Built by George Washington Pilcher. Rehabilitated in 1963. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1976. Closed to motor traffic. Truss Type - Covered Queenpost Through Truss.
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 35-82-04

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