I have for many years been fascinated with old bridges. They have a kind of rustic charm combined with a graphic strength that give them an element of enduring artistic nature. Most of the old bridges were way over engineered and were built to withstand far greater stress loads than they probably needed...that alone provides a degree of rustic charm that places them within a time frame where one can almost identify the era in which the bridge was built...not unlike a classic car.
There is an old bridge I found several years ago that spans Trammel Creek...I call it 'The Halfway Bridge' because it is located near the end of Halfway Road. No longer able to withstand traffic, it was closed off many years ago, but it is possible to walk across it and get a feel of days past. It is narrow...only one lane and it offers a splendid view of Trammel Creek. Surrounding it are the wooded banks of the creek that have grown up and encroached across both ends...even moss now grows on the crumbling asphalt surface.
Although I have photographed this bridge during all four seasons, the best time of year is in the fall when the trees begin to turn. Around here in south central Kentucky, the fall colors seem to be coming early this season...I bet a good 10 days earlier than what is routine. In the 8 years I've lived around here, I've seen the colors start to change anywhere between mid-October and the first week of November...peaking somewhere around the end of October through the second week of November.
I took a few days off this week...and spent a few hours around mid-day on this overcast day re-shooting the old bridge again. It's a fun place to visit...Here is a link to see more.
Old Halfway Bridge
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