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.
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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.
A Unique Cowley County Stone 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.
A Tiny Butler County Stone 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.
Repairing Fill-Related Problems
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.
Building Rubble Arches
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.
Factors in Stone Bridge Survival
There are several common themes that appear to have determined which stone arch culverts built by Kansas townships have stood the test of time.
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.
Three Newly Found Cowley County Stone Bridges
Partially with the aid of an old newspaper article, we recently discovered three more little-known stone arch bridges in Cowley County, Kansas.
A Butler County Stone Culvert Find in Towanda Township
In Towanda Township, Butler County, Kansas, we have found a well-built stone arch culvert with high concrete curbing added. This culvert is presently threatened by scour.
A Butler County Stone Bridge in Towanda
We recently discovered a small stone arch bridge under the road on 5th Street in Towanda, Butler County, Kansas, with the aid of a newspaper reference.
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