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Duck Creek Aqueduct - Duck Creek Aqueduct - the only surviving covered wood aqueduct in the United States

Duck Creek Aqueduct

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It's virtually impossible to visit Metamora, Indiana without coming face-to-face with a historic…read morelandmark. The Duck Creek Aqueduct, which is also referred to by some as the Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, is a historic aqueduct carrying the Whitewater Canal over the Duck Creek in Metamora, Indiana. Metamora is a small town in Franklin County and is known for its historic landmarks along with a variety of antique shops and "old timey" music. The Duck Creek Aqueduct isn't necessarily a destination spot by itself. However, in conjunction with Whitewater Canal and Metamora, it's one of those "must stop" places. Built in 1846, the Duck Creek Aqueduct is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only surviving covered wood aqueduct in the United States. While it is over water, the Duck Creek Aqueduct closely resembles an actual covered bridge. It is a single-span Burr through truss aqueduct and measures approximately 90 feet long and 25 feet wide, with a structural height of 25 feet. The trough carrying the canal is formed out of oak beams and panels, and carries water to a normal depth of 2-3 feet. Water management valves and a spillway at the western end of the structure permit regulation of the water level of the canal. The roof is a 20th-century metal standing seam roof. Covered wood aqueducts never really caught on in the U.S., though this aqueduct makes for a very cool feature in an already very cool town. While this aqueduct was built in 1846, it's actually not the original. The original was built between 1839-43 and was washed out in a flood. This structure was strengthened in 1868 and repaired in 1901. After abandonment and deterioration, the Duck Creek Aqueduct was restored to its present appearance in 1946-1949 and has since undergone regular maintenance, including a historically sensitive replacement of the trough in 2005. The Duck Creek Aqueduct is located on the South end of the canal and East end of Main Street in Metamora. While it's hard to imagine missing it, if you can't find it everyone in Metamora knows exactly where it is located. The entire Whitewater Canal area is worth a visit and there are several restaurants and shops worth visiting in Metamora. As an older town in an area that has economically struggled, I will note there are accessibility issues in Metamora. However, even folks in wheelchairs (and I am a wheelchair user) can find plenty to do here and most of the people I've encountered in Metamora are quite helpful. If you're here on a Sunday, visit Boundless Ways of Grace Church where Yelper Rick G. is pastor.

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