Saturday, July 20, 2019
PHILLIPS COVERED BRIDGE - MONTEZUMA, INDIANA
ROCKY RUN/BIG POND CREEK
PARKE COUNTY
BUILT - 1909
Length - 60'.... Bridge is 2.5 miles SE of Montezuma, U.S. St Rt.-36, Approx. 1 1/2 miles to R. W40N past Sim Smith Bridge approx. 1/2 mile to R. Arabia Rd., 1/4 mile to bridge. Unlike the rest of the bridges in Parke County, it is a single span King Post bridge structure, having no arches, that was built by Joseph A. Britton. Rehabilitated with new roof, siding, and pained in 1991 for $7000. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1978. Open to through traffic. Truss Type - Multiple King Post Through Truss
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 14-61-12
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