| Thomas J Malone Covered Bridge, Columbiana County, Ohio | |
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Number 2 of 3 in this series. Taken from a photograph, the Thomas
J. Malone Bridge is a 42 foot long covered bridge that spans a small
stream on Echo Dell Road in Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana
County, Ohio. The bridge was built in either 1865 or 1870 and previously spanned Middle Run, on State Route 154, between Lisbon and Elkton. It is no longer an active bridge supporting vehicle traffic, but rather is on display. It has an altered multiple kings post truss and has an unknown load limit. The bridge is a natural wood perhaps stained dark brown and has either wood or slate shingled roof. The overall condition of the bridge is excellent. It has been reconditioned and preserved quite well in its present location. I used Maple to turn the 8 segment plate and the flower pattern around the edges is original, and cut on a scroll saw using a 3/0 jewelers blade. This plate was finished with 5 coats of sanding sealer and 2 coats of wipe on Poly, and finally polished with Renaissance wax. It was 100% scalpel cut.  |