Remember the old bridge that went across Cypress Creek close to the dump?

I was looking through the TD Archives on Google and saved a picture of it.

http://a.imageshack.us/img705/...gunwaefordbridge.png

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Originally posted by willsfc:
I was looking through the TD Archives on Google and saved a picture of it.

WOW, the two bridges look a lot alike... Here is a photo of Ghost Bridge. Ghost Bridge

thanks for sharing those pics.

i remember that bridge, nola. i haven't been back that way in a long time.... how long has it been gone?

There has to be a story behind the name Ghost Bridge. Anyone know?

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
There has to be a story behind the name Ghost Bridge. Anyone know?

Here is a little info. I also think some of the slaves from the plantation house were rumored to have been hung on the bridge.

Named Ghost Bridge by locals, it is said to have been the site for several lynchings and four murders. Strange lights and apparitions have been reported over the years even by horse and buggy passer-bys. The bridge is closed to vehicles, but the structure is still quite sound and has been saved by the Historical Society.

Cypress Creek Bridge "Ghost Bridge"

Thank you, Viper. Where is it located?

It has been forever since I have been out there, so it would take me a little joy riding to find it, but it is very close to the Forks of Cypress house. If you click on the link in my last post, it has a map and GPS location.

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i remember that bridge, nola. i haven't been back that way in a long time.... how long has it been gone?

the one on the road that wildwood park is on has been down for several years. ghost bridge is still there but blocked by a mound of dirt in the road that leads down to it.

here's some pics i took of ghost bridge several weeks ago...
http://forums.timesdaily.com/e...9102111&f=4841022675

Great pictures, nola. Thanks for sharing them.