Wildthing said at 8:22 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Beautiful covered bridges, Bob. And not a sign of Clint Eastwood:)
Moorlerche said at 9:32 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Well, I immediately thought of the Waltons. By the way, why did Americans cover their bridges? Was it meant as a shelter in bad weather or had they other reasons?
NeusinhaGedoz said at 9:41 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Robert, that's great! Look, here in my state there is a town called Three Crowns. Mayor build a covered bridge there after having copied the idea from the movie "The Bridges of Madison County". I'll make a tabblo with this bridge for you to know. Lindo this your tablo. Very beautiful.
Lageho said at 9:54 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Amazing bridge. I will remember them from the movie with Clint.
Sd14 said at 10:14 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Hi Bob looks like we got ourselves another Clint hehheee/ what is /was the purpose for covered bridges to start with. u av done a good job here,
Chaitiamma said at 10:33 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: So many covered bridges, all in Madison County ?
Chilla said at 11:03 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: These bridges are so interesting. A lovely Tabblo Bob. I was wondering, the same as Anke, why are the bridges covered?
Moabjeeper said at 11:21 a.m. on Oct 17, 2009: Early bridges were often made of wood, especially where it was a plentiful resource. Wooden bridges tended to deteriorate rapidly from exposure to the elements, having a useful lifespan of only nine years. Covering them protected their structural members, thus extending their life to 80 years or more.
Most wooden covered bridges employ trusses as their key structural design element. A popular design was the Brown truss, known for its simplicity, but others were also used.
Given the ready availability of steel, concrete, and other modern construction materials, most modern covered bridges are built either for the convenience of the user, rather than to protect the structure itself, or as a statement of style or design.
RosaneMar said at 4:54 p.m. on Oct 17, 2009: I loved the pictures Robert. Here in Rio Grande do Sul, have a city that has covered bridge, inspired by the bridges of Madison.
Pkeener said at 10:38 a.m. on Oct 18, 2009: these are wonderful, i would love to see them. I like how you framed #10.
Moabjeeper said at 11:08 a.m. on Oct 18, 2009: Thanks all.
Ira said at 3:41 p.m. on Oct 18, 2009: It is pleasant very much to me to a photo # 10. Interesting colours
Tishfish said at 4:53 p.m. on Oct 18, 2009: Lovely shots Bob. We don't have too many covered bridges left. Most of them were one lane and have been replaced with two lanes less the covered part.
Pattymaryclare said at 10:05 p.m. on Oct 18, 2009: OH I LOVED THAT BOOK first and then MOVIE SO MUCH Bob..........superb shots angles and layout....perfet tabblo! xo Patty
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