The Hickory Creek Bridge is an excellent example of a two span masonry stone arch bridge and is one of only few stone arch remaining in the state.
This double-arched bridge was built in 1912 for Grundy County by stonemason R.M.Crick, who also designed and built the nearby Firescald Creek and Scotts Creek Stone Arch bridges.
The uniquely-designed masonry stone bridge is built with irregularly cut stones. A row of cut stone follows the line of the arch. There is little fill between the roadway and the arch, and
there is no railing. The bridge span is 30 feet, with a roadway deck of 12 feet.
Crick, whose workmanship on these stone arch bridges is widely regarded as outstanding, built the bridge for $639.00. Although little is known about Crick, his work on the Hickory Creek Stone
Arch Bridge and other stone bridges throughout the county reflect the work of a master stone mason.
The Hickory Creek Stone Arch Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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Food & Drink
Altamont Cafe and Arcade
Delicous down home breakfast
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Hwy 56 Coffee, Ice Cream & Creative Eats
Coffee, ice cream & creative eats with a changing menu of specialty items
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The Firescald
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Outdoor Adventures
Big Creek Gulf Overlook
Big Creek forms one of the three large canyons, locally known as "gulfs", in the Savage Gulf escarpment. The Big Creek Gulf overlook provides a nearly 270º view from adjacent rocky outcrops near mile marker 0.75 on the Greeter Trail. Access this adventure from Savage Gulf State Park, West trailhead.
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Boardtree Falls
Boardtree Falls is actually a pair of cascade-style waterfalls on Boardtree Creek in Savage Gulf State Park, near the Alum Gap campground. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf West Trailhead.
Outdoor Adventures
Greeter Falls
A moderate-to-challenging one-mile out-and-back trail In Savage Gulf State Park featuring a spiral staircase, taking you to Greeter Falls. Also check out the (easier) spur trail to the Blue Hole swimming area, as well as some smaller waterfalls and historic sites. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf West Trailhead.
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