Covered Bridges Once Dotted Kentucky’s Countryside. Fewer Than a Dozen Remain Standing

The Colville Covered Bridge is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky. The bridge, which is open to traffic, was originally built around 1877. Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS

By Aaron Mudd From Lexington Herald-Leader

Lexington—Just before World War II, covered bridges—also called kissing bridges—could be found all over Kentucky, spanning rivers and creeks. Now, only 11 remain.