Author: StoneArchBridges
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Update on Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas
Butler County, Kansas has lost a stone arch bridge as part of a reconstruction project. Several more stone bridges were scheduled to be reconstructed, though it is presently unclear what the status is.
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The 1897 Turkey Creek Bridge
One of the oldest stone arch bridges in Butler County Kansas was built in 1897 by stone bridge advocate Abe Matheney and carries SW 70th over Turkey Creek.
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The Keystone
The keystone, while generally no more important than any other arch stone, does require some special attention to fit properly.
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A Very Early Stone Arch Culvert in Butler County
A very early stone arch culvert was built at El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas in 1882, associated with a long-gone mill.
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Care of Stone Arch Bridges With Insufficient Waterway
Stone arch bridges with very insufficient waterway often need a little more care and maintenance than a larger bridge to remain useful.
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The Cedar Ford Bridge
The 40-foot-span Cedar Ford Bridge in Butler County, Kansas is a graceful stone bridge, which has been bypassed by the creek it once spanned.
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Effective Arch Thickness
Effective arch thickness is the measure of how much of an arch’s thickness is supporting weight. This means that even imperfect arches can be strong.
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Progress in Butler County Stone Arch Bridge Building Part 2
The last few years of stone arch bridge building in Butler County, Kansas, brought improvements in design which were unique even to the state.
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Progress in Butler County Stone Arch Bridge Building Part 1
The earliest stone arch bridges of Butler County Kansas had flaws, which led to a gradual evolution of the county’s stone arch bridge designs.
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