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Lee's Creek Covered Bridge
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Lee's Creek Covered Bridge near Dover, Kentucky, is a rare working nineteenth-century wooden road bridge that has remained in use despite later bypassing. Built in 1835 as a toll bridge, the 61-foot span uses double Queen post trusses, a traditional timber design, and its covering helped protect both travelers and the bridge's wooden joints and braces from weathering. The structure was altered repeatedly to prolong its life, including a 1920 raising by 15-year-old Stock Bower, major renovations in 1926 and 1966, and restoration in 2001, with iron support beams added over time. Its significance was recognized by National Register listing in 1976.
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