Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge in Sandyville, Jackson County, WV has the distinction of being the first covered bridge I have ever driven across. Originally called the Sandyville Covered Bridge, it spanned John Carnahan's Fork of Mill Creek and cost the entire sum of $64.00 to build in the year of 1889. Later in 1924, when Route 33 was built using an iron bridge, the wooden structure was abandoned, but later moved and rebuilt over the Left Fork of Sandy Creek for the cost of $1054.00.
While painting this lovely structure, an amazing number of vehicles crossed which concerned me. A wooden structure dating back to 1889 can only withhold heavy loads for so long. However, I've later learned the bridge was completely rebuilt in 2000 at a cost of $598,233. I guess inflation finally took its toll. This was a lovely spot worth visiting and makes the third WV covered bridge on my plein air bridge painting binge. In studying this photo of my painting, I see errors galore, but nothing that can't be corrected. My goal is not to bring home a masterpiece, but rather learn from the outdoor experience. Plein air painting is not for everyone, but I am hopelessly hooked. I can not think of a better way to spend a lovely autumn afternoon.
While painting this lovely structure, an amazing number of vehicles crossed which concerned me. A wooden structure dating back to 1889 can only withhold heavy loads for so long. However, I've later learned the bridge was completely rebuilt in 2000 at a cost of $598,233. I guess inflation finally took its toll. This was a lovely spot worth visiting and makes the third WV covered bridge on my plein air bridge painting binge. In studying this photo of my painting, I see errors galore, but nothing that can't be corrected. My goal is not to bring home a masterpiece, but rather learn from the outdoor experience. Plein air painting is not for everyone, but I am hopelessly hooked. I can not think of a better way to spend a lovely autumn afternoon.
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