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History of Adams Mill Covered Bridge
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In the late 1960's and early 1970's, the Adam's Mill Covered Bridge's condition was suffering. It was a party spot to vandals as they started fires near the bridge, knocked off siding, and painted graffiti on the landmark. In the mid 1970's, Adam's Mill Covered Bridge was closed to traffic. Then, in 1995, almost 25 years later, the bridge was closed to foot traffic because of cracks found in load bearing timbers.
In the spring of 1994 the Friends of Adams Mill Valley Inc. applied for a TEA (transportation enhancement activities) grant. In November, the Indiana Department of Transportation approved the grant for $291,200.00 This was 80% of the estimated restoration cost of $364,00.00. The Friends of Adam's Mill Valley Inc. had to raise the remaining 20% of the money, about $80,000.00 dollars, and the county set aside $20,000.00 in bridge money.
After four years of hard work and
fundraising, with auctions, dinners, dances, golfing, Craft Fairs, raffles
and selling of miscellaneous items, etc, the non- profit organization
presented a check to the Carroll County commissioners for $85,404.31. In November of 1998, a contract was awarded to Kaser- Spraker Inc. bridge contractors of Indianapolis for the amount of $545,932.00 for restoration. Engineering fees added to the project, about $170,000.00 On Oct. 9, 1999, the Adam's Mill Covered Bridge Bridge was open to traffic with a 3 ton weight limit. Also on that day, they had a big parade and celebration to let people know they had reached their goal. The renovations included adding a window on each side for a great view of the Wildcat Creek.
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