Located to the south of Shizilu Village, Dingzhai Township, Xianfeng County. Originally named "Zhanlong Bridge" and "Xian Dong Bridge," it was first built in the early Qing Dynasty, repaired during the Xianfeng era, and rebuilt in the fifth year of the Republic of China (1916) with funding donated by Qin Chaopin, a former Qing Dynasty imperial advisor. It spans the Yemao River to the east. This three-pier, four-arch wooden covered bridge is 44.8 meters long and 4 meters wide. The bridge deck features 13 pavilion-style shelters, each with a single-eave gable and hip roof, and cross-braced supports between the columns. (Third Batch)
Source: Hubei Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics
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