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Numbers (WGN) are listed, when known. WGN assigned numbers are coded,
such as 46-03-01. The first two numbers are the assigned State number
in alphabetical order. The second two numbers represent the county
number, also in alphabetical order. The third pair of characters
or numbers is the bridge number. Based data collected, so far, it
appears that non authentic bridges are numbered under WGN with an alpha
character in lieu of the last two digits i.e., 45-08-A (Vermont's Joe's
Pond non authentic Stringer Covered Bridge).
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Covered Bridge (WGCB) numbers have been assigned by the National
Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges (NSPCB) are
referenced for all listed bridges. Assigned numbers are coded, such
as NH-05-12 or VT-115-a. The first two characters are the postal
abbreviations for the state (formerly digits starting at 01 represented
the state in alphabetical order). The second two digits represents
the county in alphabetical order starting at 01 for each state. The
third pair of characters represents the bridges place in the NSPCB tally
of that county's bridges, starting at 01 for authentic truss type bridges
or a letter for non authentic type bridges, an upper case letter for motor
vehicle bridges, and a lower case letter for footbridges. Additionally, bridges that have a leading "(" before the last letter, are considered O.C.B.I. - "Of Covered Bridge Interest" - a Covered Bridge that is
under 12' or is just on the ground and not over anything, i.e., 45-12-(b.
Georgia - General
information. Prior to 1900, Georgia had some two hundred and
fifty covered bridges providing travelers shelter during storms,
and places for local community meetings, dances. They also seved as hideways
for highwaymen as well as affording lovers privacy where they may steal
a kiss. They have dwindled in number, until only ninety were left
in 1954, twenty eight remained in 1968, and only sixteen survive today.
Of the forty-seven covered bridges in Georgia, sixteen are authentic and
thirty-one are non authentic with sixteen of the forty-seven being historic.
These covered bridges were built between the 1840s and 2000. By far,
the most commonly used truss in Georgia was the Town Lattice, still supporting
eleven of the remaining historic bridges and used in one of the modern
bridges. The state also has three Queenpost truss bridges and one
Kingpost truss bridge. In 1997-1998, Georgia contracted major repair
work for ten of their historic covered bridges, plus one bridge was rebuilt,
following its destruction by a flood in 1994. Five historic covered bridges
are in private hands. With the exception of the privately owned Lula
Covered Bridge (WGN 10-06-06), which is in bad condition, Georgia’s well
maintained covered bridges are destined to be around for the enjoyment
of future generations. Five of the structures are still in use. |