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The RAMP CREEK Bridge
World Guide #14-07-02
Crosses Salt Creek at the North Entrance to Brown County State Park. This two lane, Burr arch truss structure was built by Henry Wolf in 1838. Originally located in Putnam County, it was moved to Brown County in 1932. Because of the parks popularity this may be one of the most heavily traveled covered bridges in Indiana, but it is certainly the oldest and the only two lane in the state. One of only four 2 lane covered bridge still standing in the United States, the Ramp Creek Covered Bridge underwent a major restoration project in 2005.
Brown County was formed in 1836 and named in honor of General Jacob Brown, who played a role in the War of 1812. The county is located in Central Indiana and the County Seat is in Nashville.
Brown County has two (2) covered bridges although one of them was relocated from Putnam County in 1932.
Points of interest in the County include: the Brown County State Park with more than 15,000 acres is the largest and most popular of Indiana's State Parks, Lake Lemon, Lake Monroe and Nashville, which is a center for antiques and art.