The Jeffries Covered Bridge was destroyed by arson on April 2, 2002. It was a Burr Arch Truss covered bridge structure that was built by Joseph A. Britton & Son in 1861. It was 204 feet (62 m) long, 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, and 13 feet (4.0 m) high. Parke County is debating whether to rebuild this bridge to preserve its historical significance.
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Remains of the Jeffries Ford Bridge, taken from the south side.
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The Pier of the Jeffries Ford Bridge
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The abandoned road south of the Jeffries Ford Bridge Site.
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