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Humpback Covered Bridge (1857), Covington Virginia

"You never know what's there until you cross over." Anonymous

And also, you never know what the weather's going to do to you until you get there. The day started fairly well at Lexington but by the time I reached the bridge, not so much; completely overcast. Still, if nature gives you poor light, make a creepy photo, which at this 160+ year-old original bridge is fairly easy.

Humpback, at 106 feet long, is the only surviving curved span covered bridge in the USA and is the oldest covered bridge in the state of Virginia. The bridge was built in 1857 over Dunlap Creek, just west of Covington, when it replaced three previous bridges that were built and then later destroyed by floods; hence the added feature of an elevated arch to get this replacement span above the flood zone. The fact that Humpback Bridge is still standing with only one restoration 70 years ago is impressive, the fact that at the time it was built using only broad axes and put together with hand hewed locust pins is incredible.

The title is meant to have double meaning, as the phrase is commonly used to refer to the afterlife. Although those of us familiar with John 3:16 already know...

Capture One Pro 22 for post-processing with NIK Color Efex Pro 4 to add that creepy look.

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Taken in: United States / Virginia / Covington District (show map)

Taken on: October 28, 2020

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Camera: Nikon Z 7, f/7.1, 1/100 sec, 27.5mm (=27mm), ISO 250 (more info) (hide info)

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