Abandoned Bridge Found in Kentucky Woods, Old Taylorsville Rd Phantom Bridge, Fisherville, Kentucky

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The abandoned Old Taylorsville Road Pony Truss bridge was most likely built sometime in the 1930s. It’s about 52 feet long and spans Pope Lick Run.
Looking over old aerial maps it looks like this bridge may have been closed sometime in the 1980s??? Apparently the City of Louisville was suppose to replace this bridge but that never happened and it has stayed in its vegetative state for decades now.
This is an easy phantom bridge to find if you’re in the area. Just park your car at the Pope Lick Park Trailhead at the corner of South Pope Lick Road and Old Taylorsville Road. Follow Old Taylorsville Road West past South Pope Lick Road and follow the least path of resistance back to the creek. You’ll run right into the bridge. It’s probably best if you did this before or after Summer due to the vegetation.
GPS Location: 38º11'20.5"N 85º29'16.5"W

[@johnhall4141]

My Dad and I fish gigged from this bridge to Floyds Fork 50 years ago in FEBRUARY. I'm still frozen. RIP Dad and thanks for the memory.

[@MoellerEngineeringCo.]

Thank you for documenting these wonderful structures, before they're lost forever.🛤🚧

[@jeffs5093]

Cool old bridge

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes it is!

[@Myferrets18]

This is so neat. Good job.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@JoeLarge]

Great drone work. Appreciate it.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

My pleasure.

[@wiscpoi]

Nice find! Great video. Thanks!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked it!

[@ARsRUS556]

Thanks

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@Daffmikeron]

I believe I will try to find this bridge. I usually try to stick to Indiana, but that looks great! Thanx as always for the video! Keep up with the informative and much-needed archiving!!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Cool old bridge! I've been in that area alot looking at the Pope lick train trestle but never saw this bridge! I'll have to check it out next time I'm up that way! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You are most welcome.

[@resqfreedom9308]

Hey there Soltoli! Looks like a good time my friend. Still waiting for you to come see the bridge at Wilbur wright wildlife! It's a beautiful place this time of year! Thanks for the video and GOD BLESS ✌️❤️🙏

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I was just up there a few weeks ago! Where exactly is it again?

[@kimfyffe2dronevideos74]

A drone makes it alot easer thanks

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good!

[@joeanderson9852]

👍👍

[@johnswigler6512]

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