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The Structural Significance of Solid Backing: Part 1

Solid backing is actually a major structural component of a stone arch bridge which uses it. One of its advantages is that it provides a more consistent stiffness behind the arch.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

Butler County’s Gothic Stone Culvert

Augusta/Towanda Township Line Culvert

We recently found another little-known stone arch bridge in Butler County, Kansas, north of Augusta. This culvert is unique as it features a pointed, Gothic-style arch.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, Design, Quality of Construction

Different Methods of Laying Arches

Arch Construction

There are several ways to build a stone arch. Each method has advantages and potential pitfalls, but choosing the right one for you can make stone bridge building easier.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction

A Newly Found Cowley Stone Bridge

Windsor 102nd Road Culvert

We recently found yet another stone arch bridge in Cowley County, Kansas that is not on the county’s stone bridge brochure. This one is located near Cambridge.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 6, 2023January 7, 2023Posted inLocations

A Unique Cowley County Stone Bridge

102nd Road Crooked Creek Bridge

We recently discovered another stone arch bridge in Cowley County, Kansas. This bridge features a unique arch composed of numerous thin stones and appears quite old.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:Cowley, Design, Kansas

A Tiny Butler County Stone Culvert

10th Street Towanda Township Culvert

We recently discovered another stone arch culvert in Butler County, Kansas. This culvert is unique both for its tiny size and the fact that it has been widened with an adjoining stone arch.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 9, 2022December 10, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Butler

Repairing Fill-Related Problems

Front Circle Crack

Fill-related problems in a stone arch bridge take on several forms, but often result in bulging, sliding, and failure of bridge components. These problems can be addressed.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 2, 2022December 10, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Fill, Forces, Quality of Construction

Building Rubble Arches

Rubble Arch Detail

Stone arches made with rubble masonry are easy to construct, and can be quite strong. The key to successfully building a rubble arch is in the laying and shimming of the stones.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Factors in Stone Bridge Survival

115th Whitewater River Bridge

There are several common themes that appear to have determined which stone arch culverts built by Kansas townships have stood the test of time.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Design, Quality of Construction

Two New Additions to the Cowley Bridge List

We recently found two more stone arch bridges in Cowley County, Kansas, that are not on the county’s stone bridge brochure. These are both located in Otter Township.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 4, 2022November 12, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Cowley, Design, Repair

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