Landscape Sinking Creek Covered Bridge, Giles Co., VA

Sinking Creek Covered Bridge, Giles Co., VA · **3 Likes**

I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day.

bertwert · 12-20-2019, 12:38 PM

Neat, it looks as if the bridge could go any minute...

Dale H. Cook · 12-20-2019, 01:43 PM

Although there is a bit of sag the bridge internally appears very good. It was built in 1916 and is one of only seven covered bridges remaining in Virginia. All but one are are west of the Blue Ridge (and that one is not far east of them), and I plan to photograph all of them, although one is on private property and I may need to use my 650-1300mm lens for it.

GRB · 12-20-2019, 02:16 PM

And all decked out for Christmas. One day photos will be all that is left of much of our history, well done.

**ToddK** · 12-20-2019, 02:20 PM

Very nice photo. It definitely fits the Christmas spirit.

Sight1 · 12-20-2019, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day.

I have base jumped from the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville West Virginia, during Bridge Day....876 feet from top to bottom, second highest bridge in the USA and worlds longest arched bridge, beautiful area to drop into. That was back in 1989 when base jumping was done with skydiving gear, Bridge Day happens at the third Saturday in October. Jumped from her 3 times so far, with landing in the river once. Cheers !!

**BigDave** · 12-20-2019, 09:53 PM

This bridge would be good in any season, under the right conditions. Great location!

MTNcycler · 12-21-2019, 02:25 AM

Very nice. Thanks for posting this. I live just down route 460 from this bridge and ride by it frequently on my bicycle. I love seeing it decked out for the holiday.

vinni · 12-21-2019, 04:05 AM

Reminds of the movie The Bridges of Madison County where Clint Eastwood plays a National Geographic photographer.

ginnyfoos · 12-21-2019, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day.

Love this. Feels homey

**PJ1** · 12-21-2019, 03:25 PM

Nice shot. Looks like sinking bridge as well as Sinking Creek. But I believe you when you say it is structurally sound.

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-23-2019, 07:22 AM

Can anyone tell me? Why are the bridges covered? Due to ice and snow?

Dale H. Cook · 12-23-2019, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by henrikpedersen33

Can anyone tell me? Why are the bridges covered? Due to ice and snow?

The covering protects the timber-truss structural members from deterioration due to weather. Without the covering a timber-truss bridge would last about 20 years, when covered it can last 100 years or more.

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-24-2019, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

The covering protects the timber-truss structural members from deterioration due to weather. Without the covering a timber-truss bridge would last about 20 years, when covered it can last 100 years or more.

Thank you. Now I understand why the bridges are build that way.

aitrus3 · 12-31-2019, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day.

What a cool looking bridge. Nice that they decommissioned it and keep it up.

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12-20-2019, 12:38 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Neat, it looks as if the bridge could go any minute...

12-20-2019, 01:43 PM	#3
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Although there is a bit of sag the bridge internally appears very good. It was built in 1916 and is one of only seven covered bridges remaining in Virginia. All but one are are west of the Blue Ridge (and that one is not far east of them), and I plan to photograph all of them, although one is on private property and I may need to use my 650-1300mm lens for it.

12-20-2019, 02:16 PM	#4
GRB Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southcentral Alaska Posts: 817	And all decked out for Christmas. One day photos will be all that is left of much of our history, well done.

12-20-2019, 02:20 PM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Very nice photo. It definitely fits the Christmas spirit.

12-20-2019, 08:53 PM	#6
Sight1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Burlington Photos: Gallery Posts: 249	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day. I have base jumped from the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville West Virginia, during Bridge Day....876 feet from top to bottom, second highest bridge in the USA and worlds longest arched bridge, beautiful area to drop into. That was back in 1989 when base jumping was done with skydiving gear, Bridge Day happens at the third Saturday in October. Jumped from her 3 times so far, with landing in the river once. Cheers !!

12-20-2019, 09:53 PM	#7
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	This bridge would be good in any season, under the right conditions. Great location!

12-21-2019, 02:25 AM	#8
MTNcycler Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Blacksburg, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 151	Very nice. Thanks for posting this. I live just down route 460 from this bridge and ride by it frequently on my bicycle. I love seeing it decked out for the holiday.

12-21-2019, 04:05 AM	#9
vinni Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Reminds of the movie The Bridges of Madison County where Clint Eastwood plays a National Geographic photographer.

12-21-2019, 05:44 AM	#10
ginnyfoos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 550	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day. Love this. Feels homey

12-21-2019, 03:25 PM	#11
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Nice shot. Looks like sinking bridge as well as Sinking Creek. But I believe you when you say it is structurally sound.

12-23-2019, 07:22 AM	#12
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Can anyone tell me? Why are the bridges covered? Due to ice and snow?

12-23-2019, 08:05 AM	#13
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Originally posted by henrikpedersen33 Can anyone tell me? Why are the bridges covered? Due to ice and snow? The covering protects the timber-truss structural members from deterioration due to weather. Without the covering a timber-truss bridge would last about 20 years, when covered it can last 100 years or more.

12-24-2019, 02:56 AM	#14
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook The covering protects the timber-truss structural members from deterioration due to weather. Without the covering a timber-truss bridge would last about 20 years, when covered it can last 100 years or more. Thank you. Now I understand why the bridges are build that way.

12-31-2019, 03:05 PM	#15
aitrus3 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,432	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook I frequently drive within a few miles of this bridge, but this was my first visit. It was a gray day, and since the bridge is in a rather narrow creek valley lighting may be a bit problematic, but I will return in the spring. This is without post aside from punching it up a little to compensate for the gray day. What a cool looking bridge. Nice that they decommissioned it and keep it up.