Transportation

Types of transportation in Licking County

Covered Bridges

Licking County is crisscrossed by rivers, creeks, and at one time, canals. Because of this geographical characteristic, the county is home to a large number of bridges. In years past, Licking County could boast over 150 wood truss bridges. It’s possible that there were even more at one time, but unfortunately the Licking County Commissioners’ Journals are missing from the years 1866-1875, so we do not know for certain how many bridges were built during that time. The following is a list of just some of the covered bridges that could be found throughout Licking County.

Moscow Bridge

The Moscow Bridge was a two-lane Town truss bridge that crossed the South Fork of the Licking River on the National Road near Hebron. It was the only bridge of its kind along the National Road. The well-known bridge was demolished in 1929.

Kirkersville Bridge

The Kirkersville Bridge was a Long truss bridge that crossed the reservoir feeder for the canal just east of Kirkersville. It was located on the National Road. The exact date of its construction is not known, but it is estimated to have been built in the 1840s. It was removed in 1917.

Girl Scout/Shoults Bridge

The Shoults Bridge, also known as the Girl Scouts Bridge. It was on land owned at one time by the Mercer Family, so it was also occasionally referred to as one of the Mercer Bridges. It was built in 1879 about two miles north of Frampton Road, near the Girl Scouts Camp. It is seventy-four feet long and is a multiple kingpost bridge.

Canals

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Interurban

Electric railroad

Maps

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National Road

The national road

Railroads

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Roads and Highways

The road less traveled