The second bridge I visited in my second day of photographing Indiana covered bridges in October, 2019 was Houck Bridge. Although Houck Bridge seems to be in very good condition, it has been by passed and is now closed to traffic.
One can still walk through the bridge, but not drive through it. Access to the creek level is most easily gained from the west side. There is also a sizable parking lot on the west side of the bridge, so I am guessing that this bridge is now set up as a prime tourist attraction. A couple of people did come and go, while I was here.
The interior photograph is an HDR image made from multiple exposures.
Next up: Dick Huffman Bridge.
Ken
I fear these lovely covered bridges will become a thing of the past and am so glad you are capturing their beauty!
Fay, I think as these age, some, maybe all will be replaced; but for now, many are tourist attractions and still serviceable. So I do not think these will go away in the near term. There was an episode of arson at a number of these old bridges. I’m more concerned about malicious destruction than official abandonment.