by Nancy S.

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Back road bridges...Dangerous?

October 23, 2008 10:37 PM EDT

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I often take a jaunt down little back roads in my area. I love the wilderness feeling.

There are so many little creeks around here that almost every road has one or more bridges. I love the way they look. Old, wooden and one car at a time. My grandson came home from a ride on his dirt bike and told me I shouldn't drive over this little bridge anymore. Nothing to do but had to check it out. Here are some pictures of what we found.

A beautiful little bridge.

The reflections in the creek are pretty even through a hole in the bridge.

The creek area on each side of the bridge. So pretty.

And as we turned to get back in the car we noticed we were being observed. It wasn't in a hurry to leave, just watched us.

By me with my Casio EX S880.

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Comments: 25

Kay M. Oct 23, 2008, 10:46pm EDT

Lovely photos Nancy

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Larry H. Oct 23, 2008, 10:47pm EDT

bridge looks like the one they closed near where my stepfather's parents had a farm.. Last time I looked at it,it was in that shape.

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Tiffany G. Oct 23, 2008, 10:57pm EDT

I really like the shots of this bridge. Reminds me of some of the bridges around here!

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Tanya P. Oct 23, 2008, 11:00pm EDT

You've gotta wonder if she was waiting to see you fall through, and into the water. lol (Wonder how a deer sounds when it's laughing?)

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Susan Roberts Oct 23, 2008, 11:05pm EDT

you got some good shots there Sis. I love those old bridges, but I guess they are getting to the point they are no longer safe.

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Karen G. Oct 23, 2008, 11:07pm EDT

That is really beautiful.

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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Oct 23, 2008, 11:12pm EDT

Whats really scary is that some of our bridges on the interstate highways are starting to look like that! That is a great old bridge, but I would have second thoughts about driving across it- you got some beautiful photos!

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Nancy S. Oct 23, 2008, 11:38pm EDT

Thanks everyone. Tanya that's so funny.
Melinda when they do fix one they put in an ugly concrete thing. Safer I know but I feel we loose something precious.

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Tracy Fabre Oct 24, 2008, 12:33am EDT

Great photos... but take your grandson's advice, please. :-)

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Mrslisae Photography E. Oct 24, 2008, 3:10am EDT

well...it is pretty but I wonder how pretty it would seem if you were in it...LOL at Tanya's comment

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Elaine S. Oct 24, 2008, 6:36am EDT

Beautiful Photo Essay Nancy

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Jean E. Oct 24, 2008, 8:13am EDT

beautiful Nancy ~ makes one wonder how many feet have crossed that bridge? where they happy, sad? where were they going? coming from? ~ things I ponder when I look at photos like these ~thank you~j

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CyberGwen ! Oct 24, 2008, 9:09am EDT

Just because something is very pretty, it doesn't mean that you should drive over it. LOL!

Beautiful shots. I would love to just sit and take it all in.

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Kay S. Oct 24, 2008, 9:25am EDT

Absolutely beautiful scenery -- terrific photos. There're two chances I'd drive across that bridge; slim and none!

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 24, 2008, 9:47am EDT

It sure is a pretty spot you found there, but yes I would not drive over it either.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 24, 2008, 12:52pm EDT

Very pretty photos, what a nice area to take a walk, but I don't think I'd feel too safe driving.

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Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Oct 24, 2008, 1:11pm EDT

I wonder who was responsible for the up keep of that old bridge. Possibly getting a hold of someone and let them know signed need to be put up so others don't use. It looks like a disaster waiting to happen. You have shared alot of wonderful pictures.

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donna h. Oct 24, 2008, 2:09pm EDT

It is pretty and scary at the same time

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Sandra L. Oct 26, 2008, 6:59pm EDT

These pictures are lovely. I can see why you enjoy going through these areas.

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Phyllis R. Oct 28, 2008, 4:08pm EDT

I love little roads with wooden bridges -- so neat for taking a walk or bike ride but with bridges like these it sure might not be so much fun!!!! Your pictures are certainly beautiful and that is some beautiful scenery too....love the little deer!!

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 30, 2008, 5:45pm EDT

I don't know why I haven't seen this post sooner. I really hate bridges of all types. I wouldn't cross bridges that look like these. It's pretty countryside and maybe you can cross them on foot. I guess you don't have a long way to fall if the bridge fails.

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Nan G. Nov 17, 2008, 8:52am EST

There is some nice photos here, Nancy. I like the reflections in the water and of course the bambi is cool. Photos with roads that bend always makes me believe there is more to come just around the corner.

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Victoria H. Jan 13, 2009, 9:40pm EST

Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!

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Vikki M. Jun 28, 2009, 9:23pm EDT

So scenic!

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