Rural Renewal at the Frazier Covered Bridge
by Gene Walls
Title
Rural Renewal at the Frazier Covered Bridge
Artist
Gene Walls
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
In September of 2011, there was a terrible flood in this area. That event ranked among the worst flooding we had ever seen. The floods had most severely affected the smaller creeks and streams. A couple of our historic covered bridges were damaged by that disaster, but fortunately, none of the local structures were totally destroyed.
The historic Frazier / Moreland Covered Bridge crosses Little Muncy Creek in Moreland Township, near Lairdsville, Pennsylvania, USA. The Frasier Bridge was undergoing major repairs when the floods hit. The work that was being done actually saved this historic treasure from being washed downstream. It was one fortunate miracle among so many terrible losses across our region.
I had visited this site on St. Patrick's Day and saw that the work was nearly completed here. I promised to return as soon as the new growth had taken hold and the landscape around the bridge was looking normal again.
The Frazier Covered Bridge was originally built in 1888, allowing travelers to cross Little Muncy Creek in Moreland Township. This structure is also know as The Moreland Covered Bridge and is often called the Old Lairdsville Bridge.
This bridge was officially listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1980 (#80003568). The World Guide Number is WGN 38-41-03. The National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges lists this bridge as WGCB PA-41-03. This great old landmark has been skillfully rehabilitated under the guiding hand of the Lycoming County Commissioners, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Lycoming Supply Inc. (the project contractor).
This photo was captured just before sunset on May 18th, 2012, on a totally cloud-free day with the bluest skies you could ever imagine. The greening trees and new grasses gave the bridge that "It's always been here" look once more.
This photograph was captured with a Canon EOS 30D DSLR body, fitted with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens. The lens was set to its widest 17mm focal length. The shutter speed was 1/10th sec @ f/10, ISO 100. A CP filter was mounted on the lens to control water reflections. The camera was securely mounted on a Manfrotto 555 tripod with a 222 Pistol Grip head.
Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.
© 2012 Gene Walls
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Michael Mazaika
Neat find, Gene. I love these old beauties too. - Mike (V)
Gene Walls replied:
I need to visit this one again myself. This was taken while major landscaping was being completed here. I had to shoot around several big pieces of machinery to get this view. It's a miracle this bridge wasn't lost forever.