One of only 13 covered bridges in Kentucky has been destroyed in a fire.
The 150-year-old Mt. Zion Covered Bridge in the Mooresville community, near Springfield, caught fire Tuesday night at approximately 11:00, according to Washington County Sheriff Jerry Pinkston.
“This bridge was a historical landmark and saddens many in our community over its loss,” Pinkston said in a statement.
The bridge was built in 1871 and was on the National Register of Historical Places. It spanned 246-feet, making it the longest multi-span covered bridge in the commonwealth, according to the Kentucky Tourism website.
The fire remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police.
(Photos courtesy of the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
