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McAllister Covered Bridge

Registered Historic Place in Indiana, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The McAllister Covered Bridge is a Burr Arch structure that was built by Joseph A. Britton and Son in 1914. It is 144 feet (44 m) long, 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, and 14 feet (4.3 m) high.[2][4] It is found in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.

Coordinates39.7097°N 87.1935°W / 39.7097; -87.1935
CarriesC.R. 400S
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
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McAllister Covered Bridge
Coordinates39.7097°N 87.1935°W / 39.7097; -87.1935
CarriesC.R. 400S
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
LocaleAdams Township, Parke County, Indiana
Official nameMcAllister Covered Bridge
Named forJames D. McAllister
OwnerParke County Commissioners
Parke County
NBI Number6100068[1]
Characteristics
DesignBurr Arch truss single-span bridge
MaterialWood
Total length144 feet (44 m)
Width16 feet (4.9 m)[2]
Height14 feet (4.3 m)
History
Constructed byJoseph A. Britton
Opened1914 (1914)
Rebuilt1977 (1977)
McAllister Covered Bridge
MPSParke County Covered Bridges TR
NRHP reference No.78000398[3]
Added to NRHPDecember 22, 1978 (1978-12-22)
Location
Interactive map of McAllister Covered Bridge
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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[3]

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