Wow, used to ride across this every day as a kid. If you met another car while you were on it one of you had to back up. They probably stopped letting cars on it in the early 90’s. There’s train tracks on the other side of the bridge and some real nice neigborhoods like Quail Ridge and Lakeview. That area has been over developed with all the fast food restaurants and Wal-Mart. But there is a new branch of the public library over there, a tractor supply and post office! All where an old small airport used to be. An interesting place to grow up to say the least. Sure do miss it.
I'm from Pikeville, and my grandfather's garage (Keene Garage) was situated immediately next to the bridge along with his house. The drive behind them is now grown up, but you can still see it. As a teen, I'd drive across the bridge, which is amazing to me now. Thank you for covering this landmark.
It is amazing those cable suspension bridges are still standing. There is a big traffic one over the Ohio River at Cincinnati that was built after the civil war and opened 1867. That guy then went to New York and built the Brooklyn Bridge the same way with stone and cable and opened it in 1883. Thanks for showing the Pauley Bridge.
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This is The Levisa Fork of The Big Sandy. The other part of the river is The Tug Fork. They come together at Louisa, Ky. and The Big Sandy flows into The Ohio River.
The bridge's towers are reminiscent of the bridge at Wheeling, W Va. that crosses into Ohio. 4:07 ->> That wire - All the work done by those cables - amazing.
I've passed by that bridge many times. Thanks for the closer look. The traffic noise really intrudes on the tranquility of a beautiful setting! By the way, if the nearby Daniel Boone motel is still there, DO NOT stay there. Thanks Shane
yeah, that noise is brutal sometimes. I am pretty sure the Daniel Boone is still there, not sure if it is open though. Maybe I should look for it on TripAdvisor lol
You're right! Getting old sucks big time! I wouldn't have been brave enough to walk across that bridge. I have a fear of heights but was ok til you spanned out over the river on each side! Lol! It was pretty though, I will say that. Thanks for another beautiful site I've never seen. You do an amazing job! Stay safe & God bless!
Thank you for the tour of the bridge , that's pretty cool it's still in use since 1936 ! I imagine the "power company " utilized it back in the day when it came time to string wire over the river brining electricity to the community . Keep up the great work !
Another stunning video, Shane. The bridge is a beautiful structure. I've been to Pikeville but never noticed it. Also thanks for providing the history behind it. Always makes things more interesting. It would be awesome if it was lit up at night.
Very cool indeed, Shane. This bridge is registered on the National Register of Historic Places (in 1992); I'll have to research it more when I get the chance. Those vertical, spindly-looking support members that are flush-welded together at each support point though? Hell no, no way any agency would ever sign off on those for vehicular traffic. The weight of the thing, albeit spread out amongst all those points, still relies way too much on those surface welds (and the elements' effects on same). Practically speaking, I KNOW that wasn't an original design feature... I'm betting that was part of the 2006 repurposing for foot and bike traffic only. I hope... (Might explain the creaking noises you witnessed, though) (BTW - I'd have loved to have read the "WARNING" sign posted on the other side tower - couldn't get a good enough look at it in the video.) As always, THANKS for all you do. Be safe, my friend. -Ed on the Ridge
My mom's family was from Pikeville. They lived up Bad Fork holler on the way to Rockhouse. She was 10 years old when the Pauley Bridge was built. I drove her back to Pikeville in 2016 to visit her older sister who was in a nursing home in town. They both remembered when it was built. The older sister, Ruby, was 99 when she died. Mom was 92. That generation and those days are long gone.
Shane your videos have been awesome 👌 me and my wife are coming down to Pikeville soon any points of interest there i will end up at devil anse hatfield grave at the end
sorry that I just saw this comment, tons of Hatfield and McCoy history there and I would highly recommend making the extra trip to Matewan, WV in the area for history
@@realappalachia yea we went to matewan bought a shirt from the nice lady working there took pictures of the Bullitt holes awesome place oh and bought some script from a downtown store
@@realappalachia Thank's Shane for the video,brings back old memories,I have never walked across it since it was blocked and pedestrian only,I have driven across it several times in the past when I was much younger,they were a little scary to drive across because the weight of the vehicle pull's those big cable's down and it feel's like the floor is a little wave that you chase going across,also after you get off the whole bridge move's up and down until it settle's with no weight,if you stop on it anywhere your car move's up and down with it!Some people didnt like to cross it,but at the time it was the quickest way to get to Pikeville!
I know there's the one right beside the coal monument in Coxton that is pretty much abandoned now that used to be used but isn't anymore. It might be the one you're thinking of.
Wow, used to ride across this every day as a kid. If you met another car while you were on it one of you had to back up. They probably stopped letting cars on it in the early 90’s. There’s train tracks on the other side of the bridge and some real nice neigborhoods like Quail Ridge and Lakeview. That area has been over developed with all the fast food restaurants and Wal-Mart. But there is a new branch of the public library over there, a tractor supply and post office! All where an old small airport used to be. An interesting place to grow up to say the least. Sure do miss it.
I'm from Pikeville, and my grandfather's garage (Keene Garage) was situated immediately next to the bridge along with his house. The drive behind them is now grown up, but you can still see it. As a teen, I'd drive across the bridge, which is amazing to me now. Thank you for covering this landmark.
I'd like to check that out sometime, love hearing more about these places I visit like that.
It is amazing those cable suspension bridges are still standing. There is a big traffic one over the Ohio River at Cincinnati that was built after the civil war and opened 1867. That guy then went to New York and built the Brooklyn Bridge the same way with stone and cable and opened it in 1883. Thanks for showing the Pauley Bridge.
glad you enjoyed it
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I sure enjoy that walk. Beautiful. I appreciate all the tours. Places I would never see if not for you. GOD BLESS You always
God bless you too, Virginia
Thanks Shane, another great video. Makes my knees weak, you walk that thing at night you hold on.
I am not the best with heights but this one wasn't tooooooooo bad lol
My family is from Owsley and breathitt counties. They all moved to Cincinnati to find work in the forties.
beautiful spot, thanks for sharing
Yep that is the Levisa fork. Remember crossing the bridges in Pikeville prior to the bypass-cut through.
This is The Levisa Fork of The Big Sandy. The other part of the river is The Tug Fork. They come together at Louisa, Ky. and The Big Sandy flows into The Ohio River.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful old bridge.
The bridge's towers are reminiscent of the bridge at Wheeling, W Va. that crosses into Ohio.
4:07 ->> That wire - All the work done by those cables - amazing.
I've passed by that bridge many times. Thanks for the closer look. The traffic noise really intrudes on the tranquility of a beautiful setting! By the way, if the nearby Daniel Boone motel is still there, DO NOT stay there.
Thanks Shane
yeah, that noise is brutal sometimes. I am pretty sure the Daniel Boone is still there, not sure if it is open though. Maybe I should look for it on TripAdvisor lol
Mike, what's up with the Daniel Boone motel? Haunted?
You're right! Getting old sucks big time! I wouldn't have been brave enough to walk across that bridge. I have a fear of heights but was ok til you spanned out over the river on each side! Lol! It was pretty though, I will say that. Thanks for another beautiful site I've never seen. You do an amazing job! Stay safe & God bless!
thank you so much, Debbie
Beautiful old bridge ! Thanks for taking us along.
There’s a couple similar walking bridges between Pennsylvania and Jersey over the Delaware River. They were originally covered bridges in the far past
Crazy! Don’t be afraid of heights!
Thank you for the tour of the bridge , that's pretty cool it's still in use since 1936 ! I imagine the "power company " utilized it back in the day when it came time to string wire over the river brining electricity to the community .
Keep up the great work !
Thank you
I've gone past it, but never stopped there ..I'll have to check it out sometime..
Thanks Shane ✔️
Another stunning video, Shane. The bridge is a beautiful structure. I've been to Pikeville but never noticed it. Also thanks for providing the history behind it. Always makes things more interesting. It would be awesome if it was lit up at night.
I'd been past it several times without noticing. Actually, the first time I noticed it was at night.
Love seeing this!!
Thank ya ma'am 😊
Really enjoying these outings! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
That's a cool Old Bridge thanks for sharing Shane great video
Thank you
I imagine it would be quite breathtaking in the fall.
Yes it the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy
Very cool indeed, Shane.
This bridge is registered on the National Register of Historic Places (in 1992);
I'll have to research it more when I get the chance.
Those vertical, spindly-looking support members that are flush-welded together at each
support point though? Hell no, no way any agency would ever sign off on those for vehicular
traffic.
The weight of the thing, albeit spread out amongst all those points, still relies way too much
on those surface welds (and the elements' effects on same).
Practically speaking, I KNOW that wasn't an original design feature...
I'm betting that was part of the 2006 repurposing for foot and bike traffic only.
I hope...
(Might explain the creaking noises you witnessed, though)
(BTW - I'd have loved to have read the "WARNING" sign posted on the other side
tower - couldn't get a good enough look at it in the video.)
As always, THANKS for all you do. Be safe, my friend.
-Ed on the Ridge
I must have missed the warning sign myself. I didn't feel it give at all until right at the end with the squeaking, kinda threw me off stride
great video just subbed !!
Thanks so much
Enjoyed the video,Shane.
Thank you sir
There's a smaller walk bridge on by pass road very old too
I'm 43 years old and went to St Francis Catholic school back there.It was scary and would sway.
The river below the span is the Levisa Fork.
Thank you!
Not to be confused with Gauley Bridge in WV!😃
very very true lol
I been there a few years ago
Hello from Pikeville Ky 🌎
One of my favorite places...hello to you too
Mine too ! I've lived here 62. Yrs My Home is the Mountains 🌹
My mom's family was from Pikeville. They lived up Bad Fork holler on the way to Rockhouse. She was 10 years old when the Pauley Bridge was built. I drove her back to Pikeville in 2016 to visit her older sister who was in a nursing home in town. They both remembered when it was built. The older sister, Ruby, was 99 when she died. Mom was 92. That generation and those days are long gone.
Shane your videos have been awesome 👌 me and my wife are coming down to Pikeville soon any points of interest there i will end up at devil anse hatfield grave at the end
sorry that I just saw this comment, tons of Hatfield and McCoy history there and I would highly recommend making the extra trip to Matewan, WV in the area for history
@@realappalachia yea we went to matewan bought a shirt from the nice lady working there took pictures of the Bullitt holes awesome place oh and bought some script from a downtown store
@@John-uv7zp that's great, then you got a big part of the experience
I have never ridden my motorcycle across this bridge.
Bury me along the Big Sandy! Dwight Yoakam!
great stuff
I have lived here my entire life but have never walked across that 🤣
Did cars used to be smaller?
I imagine they were pretty small in the 1930s but seems like they looked huge in the 1950s...at least from my memories of Happy Days
@@realappalachia Thank's Shane for the video,brings back old memories,I have never walked across it since it was blocked and pedestrian only,I have driven across it several times in the past when I was much younger,they were a little scary to drive across because the weight of the vehicle pull's those big cable's down and it feel's like the floor is a little wave that you chase going across,also after you get off the whole bridge move's up and down until it settle's with no weight,if you stop on it anywhere your car move's up and down with it!Some people didnt like to cross it,but at the time it was the quickest way to get to Pikeville!
@@randallstewart8487 great to hear from someone who has driven on it. I imagine it could be unnerving
@@realappalachia Yes it was,it was one of several more in the area,that one is the oldest and only one still left! Thanks!
Cars were much bigger in the late 40s thru the early 70s than today. I’ve driven a one ton Chevy dump truck across this bridge as a teenager.
Levisa Fork
Isn’t there a bridge to no where in Harlan County? Or is it just me?
I know there's the one right beside the coal monument in Coxton that is pretty much abandoned now that used to be used but isn't anymore. It might be the one you're thinking of.