Beeson Covered Bridge
- Built: 1906 by Frankfort Construction Co.
- Relocated: 1979 to Billie Creek Village (moved by Buchta Trucking)
- Creek: Originally Roaring Creek; now spans Williams Creek
- Location: 1 mile NW of Marshall → now at Billie Creek Village on US 36
- Size: 55 ft long; 16 ft wide; 12’6 clearance
- Truss Type: Burr Arch, single span
- Foundation: Concrete (reset on creosoted wood)
- Relocation Cost: ~$20,000
History & Challenges
- Closed in 1974 due to unsafe abutments.
- Survived two arson attempts in August 1979.
- Displaced by floodwaters in 1989; repainted in 1990.
- Named for the Beeson family, longtime landowners near the site.
Relocation & Preservation
- Moved in 1979 to Billie Creek Village, near the relocated 1835 Beeson log cabin.
- Relocation funded jointly by Billie Creek Village and Parke County Incorporated.
Community Impact
- Closure disrupted routes to Turkey Run High School, Turkey Run State Park, and emergency services.
- Led to the creation of the Roaring Creek Citizens Association (RCCA) to address local infrastructure needs.