Here are several methods that have been developed to repair stone bridges that consistently extend the life and usefulness of the structure.
The Grant Bridge
The Grant Bridge in Butler County, Kansas, is a scenic stone arch bridge in incredible condition, and is one of the last such bridges to be built by Butler County.
A New Addition to the Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County List
We have added another stone arch culvert to our Butler County, Kansas stone bridge list. This structure has been widened and is near Augusta.
American Railroad Stone Arch Bridges
American railroads built many premium quality stone arch bridges because well-built stone bridges last and can handle massive loads well.
Tapered Arches
Building an arch that is tapered by making the haunches thicker than the crown is a clever way to make a strong bridge without increasing the “hump.”
The Hill Bridge on Dry Creek, Augusta, Butler County, Kansas
The 1912 Hill Bridge near Augusta, Butler County Kansas is large stone bridge with an interesting history. This bridge is scheduled for reconstruction.
Capping Stone Walls
The stones atop of a stone wall are fairly easily dislodged, especially for mortarless builds. Here are some ideas to help keep everything in place.
A Classic Butler County Stone Arch Bridge: The Rock Creek Bridge
Though it has seen some damage, the stone Rock Creek Bridge near Latham in Butler County, Kansas by C. C. Jamison remains a favorite, scenic bridge.
Improving a Stone Arch Bridge’s Serviceability by Strengthening: Part 2
Here are several ways to strengthen a stone arch bridge, ranging from distributing loads over the arch to relieving the bridge from load altogether.
Improving a Stone Arch Bridge’s Serviceability by Strengthening: Part 1
To determine how to strengthen a stone arch bridge, it helps to understand how it behaves when overloaded in order to understand the forces at play.
