Kansas has over 200 stone arch bridges. Of all of the Kansas counties, Cowley is arguably the most famous for its stone arch …
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Drystack (Mortarless) Arch Tips
While building any stone arch bridge is quite rewarding, nothing quite compares to a drystack (mortarless) structure. The basic …
Wingwalls: Importance and Repair
Many stone arch bridges were designed with wingwalls. The wingwalls are essentially retaining walls that keep the soil along the …
Cassoday’s Double-Arch Walnut River Bridge
What is almost certainly the largest stone arch bridge in Butler County, Kansas, happens to be rather easy to miss. It is very …
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