This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Long Creek

Melvern, Kansas, USA
Bridgemeister ID:2061 (added 2006-06-03)
Name:Long Creek
Location:Melvern, Kansas, USA
At or Near Feature:Melvern Dam vicinity
Coordinates:38.513867 N 95.704033 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)

Notes:

  • Sign at bridge reads: "Long Creek Suspension Bridge. This is a replica of the bridge that once spanned Long Creek at Francis Crossing approximately 2 miles southwest of Melvern. It was the only known bridge of this design in Kansas. The bridge was originally constructed between 1885 and 1890 by the Wilden Bridge Company. The original bridge was 100 feet long and 13 feet wide. It was designed for horse drawn hay wagons..."
  • See 1882 Long Creek - Melvern vicinity, Kansas, USA.

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