Earl Moore Photography
Pisgah Covered Bridge - One of two historic covered bridges remaining in NC

At a point in the heat index I slip into survival mode…scheduling my outdoors tasks and journeys to occur in the coolest part of the day and ensuring no wasted time. These days even our dog, Maggie, who normally is at the back yard fence checking out every little sound or movement in the neighborhood, seldom moves from the sunroom, which is air conditioned. I can only imagine how oppressive this heat and humidity has been for those in the mid-west who have been dealing with it for over a month now — my heart goes out to them.

Earl Moore Photography
Rock foundation - Pisgah Covered Bridge

These images are of Pisgah Covered Bridge over the west fork of the Little River within the boundaries of the Uwharrie National Forest in Randolph County, NC. It was originally built in 1911 and has survived years of vandalism and in 2003 a devastating flood. At one time there was 60 historic covered bridges in Randolph County along, now there are only two remaining in all of North Carolina.

Bonnie and I happened upon this bridge while out for a ride of no set destination one Sunday afternoon — a good find. I’ve visited the other NC covered bridge on several occasions.

Have a good weekend everyone.


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Ove
Ove
13 years ago

I have always found these covered bridges of yours fascinating, there are not to be found elsewhere to my knowledge. The stones that builds the foundation looks very even in size and form, indeed a very well built construction, able to withstand a flood apparently.

It’s hard to understand vandals, why do someone has to break something precious like this, when there’s so much else that no one would miss if damaged or even destroyed. But I guess that’s the point.

Have a good weekend you too.

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Ove

Ove, thanks. I don’t understand vandals either. I often think their acts probably stem from a need to be recognized or heard. Perhaps in some cases it’s simply anger at the perceived establishment. It’s a shame they can’t channel their energies into more productive paths.

Paul Maxim
Paul Maxim
13 years ago

I, too, love these kinds of bridges, Earl. Like lighthouses, they’re relics from the past. When they’re all gone, we’ll have lost a great deal. There’s a number of them in New England – mostly in Vermont. With the mountains as background, they can be very photogenic (especially in the fall).

Monte Stevens
13 years ago

I enjoy seeing images of these bridges. We do not have them out here in Colorado, so when I was living in Columbus I tried to find a couple of them near where I lived. However, they had moved them off the road and had them set up off to the side of the road. After that, I just did not look any further. These are good images as the light in both of them is tricky.

Anita Jesse
13 years ago

With the rich textures so beautifully done, these are lovely photos of pieces of history. It will, indeed, be sad when they are all gone. The mention of the vandalism is painful. If only those people put half that energy into making something.

Ken Bello
13 years ago

As Paul noted, Vermont has an abundance of covered bridges, and we tried to explore them whenever we visited. There is an undeniable charm about them and they make good photo ops for any photographer. These are lovely.

Mark
13 years ago

I have been hearing about the heat wave back home while in California. On the North Coast we were enjoying a constant 60 degrees nearly every day. Certainly a big difference to be back home now. At least it is not the 103 deg. that was here in Detroit yesterday.

Nik | ExP
13 years ago

Whenever I see a covered bridge, I always think of the movie ‘Bridges of Madison County” from back in the day. I don’t remember much about the movie itself, but I do remember the cover. Hopefully this bridge will stand the test of time Earl, glad you captured history just in case…

Don
Don
13 years ago

This is such a fine bridge to find and shoot. Excellent images and informative description. I feel for those in the extremely hot areas.

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Don

Hey Don, thanks.

Martina Egli
13 years ago

That looks like a beautiful place to go for a walk. I like the contrast between the weathered silvery quality of the wood and the round stones in the foundation of the bridge… wonderful!