Jenkins Bridge Restoration Foundation needs your help to Save the Bridge!
Jenkins Bridge located in Jenkins, MO was built in 1909. Closed to vehicle traffic for the last few years; state and local officials have slated it for demolition if ownership cannot be transferred. Jenkins Bridge Restoration Foundation (JBRF), a group of concerned local Jenkins community members want to save this bridge, yet it will take the time, talent and contributions from many. The goal of JBRF is to proceed in several phases: ownership, raise funds, restore and finally preserve the bridge for pedestrian use only.
This 110 year old bridge spans more than just two pieces of land over Flat Creek, but also generations of families and the surrounding Jenkins communities. This bridge connects us all.
The bridge is pedestrian safe, although in need of repairs to reinforce its safety. The current needs of JBRF is to raise funds to kick off the restoration process. Do we have a goal of how much we need to raise? No, right now we just need to start raising funds to help pay for ownership transfer costs, structural engineering inspection, and then repair costs.
If you love a great bridge story, have a passion for helping to save bridges or have a personal or family connection to Jenkins Bridge, please we need your help to Save the Bridge!
For bridge details go to: http://bridgehunter.com/mo/barry/jenkins/
