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Greene
County, Pennsylvania
(WGN
38-30-33 or 38-33-B) (WGCB PA-30-33 or PA-30-B): (1993;
under renovation 2008) (Private) A single-span Kingpost truss,
28' 6.5" over Wheeling Creek. Located: Just west of Aleppo
Road (SR 3001), approximately 1.5 miles north of Aleppo, Pennsylvania.
Directions: In Aleppo, Pennsylvania, at the jct. of SR 3012 (Green
Valley Road) and SR 3001 (Aleppo Road), go north on Aleppo Road (SR 3001)
for 1.5 miles. The bridge is just to the left at the beginning of
a private lane. On private property so ask for permission to visit.
There is some controversy about the World Guide Number Number (WGN) for
the structure. The latest (2008) version of the World Guide CD does
not list the bridge. Some accounts i.e., Lost Bridges [web site http://lostbridges.org]
list the WGN as 38-30-33 while the Dale J. Travis web site [http://www.dalejtravis.com]
lists the WGN as 38-33-B. Therefore, until the conflict is resolved,
I am listing both WGN numbers. The bridge is an authentic Kingpost
truss bridge built in 1993 by Frederick V. McCracken. It was commissioned
by Richard and Eloise Davison to provide access to their home, which is
located beyond Wheeling Creek, opposite Aleppo Road. The bridge is
currently being renovated. The structure rests on concrete abutments
that extend to short concrete wing walls. Both the sides and portals
are covered with new unpainted, vertical board siding. There are
lengthwise openings under the eaves and two adjoining opposing horizontal
window openings on each side. The floor consists of wide crosswise
boarding and a new tin roof that projects beyond the entrances to provide
additional weather protection for the interior. Also known as the
Wrens
Nest Covered Bridge. (Oct
2008) |
