PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project involves the restoration of an unused, historic Whipple iron truss bridge across Benson Creek for pedestrian and bicycle use. The restoration included repair and/or replacement of steel reinforcements and the timber bridge floor, paving of approaches to entrance and exit, installation of historic interpretive panel, park benches, trash receptacles, pipe railing and lighting.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Historic Preservation

PROJECT STATUS: Completed

LEAD AGENCY: City of Frankfort
315 West Second Street, P.O. Box 697, Frankfort, KY 40602
Dennis E. Minks/George Matthews
502-875-8566

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $107,596

FEDERAL FUNDING: $86,077
LOCAL FUNDING: $21,519
TOTAL FUNDING: $107,596

LAST UPDATED: 3/4/96