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B. P. Lindsey is a Kansas resident who has extensively studied the stone bridges of the Sunflower State, most notably those of Cowley County. He is a writer with a love of the past — studying how people lived and how things were done in the old days. He also enjoys physics and building things. He has a particular interest in masonry and enjoys experimenting with various ways to build stone arch bridges — including two completed stone arch footbridges. He always has plans for another stone arch bridge down the road. You can find him at StoneArchBridges.com.

The Final Tally: Stone Arch Bridges Built by Butler County, Kansas

Sycamore Springs Bridge

Here is the number and percentage of stone arch bridges remaining in Butler County, Kansas that were built by the county with similar statistics for each builder.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 4, 2022March 10, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

Lighter Stone Bridges

Pontypridd Bridge

Stone bridges are inherently quite heavy. This can sometimes cause foundational or arch problems, prompting designers to come up with ingenious solutions.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 25, 2022February 26, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces

Choosing Quality Rock

Seam in a stone

Even with a given type of stone, there can be considerable variation. It helps to recognize some basic signs of poor stone to ensure long-term durability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 18, 2022March 7, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

Monitoring Stone Bridges

Waterline Deterioration

Regular checking on the progress of any and all deterioration of a stone bridge can allow serious problems to be corrected early, saving future expense and trouble.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:cracks, Stones

New Resource Available: Glossary of Stone Arch Bridge Terms

We have now added a glossary of stone arch bridge terms to the start menu. This glossary features descriptions, links and even labeled photographs.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design

Two New Additions to Our List of Stone Bridges of Butler County, Kansas

Glencoe Township Culvert

We have added two little-known stone culverts to our list of the stone arch bridges of Butler County which we first learned about through newspaper research.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 28, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, C. C. Jamison, Quality of Construction

Different Classes of Masonry Part 3: Rubble Masonry

DIY Mortarless Rubble Bridge

While rubble masonry is considered the lowest class of stone work, it still can be used to make enduring structures and is peculiarly suited to DIY projects.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Different Classes of Masonry Part 2: Squared-stone

Ligget Ford Bridge (Harrison Creek Bridge)

Squared-stone masonry is a method of building masonry to achieve a highly durable structure without resorting to the difficulty and labor required for ashlar.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 14, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

Different Classes of Masonry Part 1: Ashlar

Stone Bridge of Granite

Ashlar is the highest grade of stone work, and features extensive stone cutting and tight fitting joints. Ashlar work is difficult, but very durable due to the precision required.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 7, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Understanding Mortar in Old Bridges

Buried Arch

The design of a stone bridge, which often reflects the era of its construction, determines how critical mortar condition is for long-term stability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 17, 2021February 4, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction

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