Luoling Bridge

　　    Luoling Bridge — A county-level key cultural relics protection unit. Situated on Cui Stream, approximately 3 kilometers southeast of Yangyuan Village in Yangyuan Township, it is a wooden arched covered bridge. The bridge is 40.5 meters long, 4.3 meters wide, and 3.8 meters high, with a single span measuring 28 meters in clear width and sitting 7 meters above the water surface. Originally built in the 22nd year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1549), it underwent multiple restorations in the 2nd year of the Hongguang era of the Southern Ming (1645), the 13th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1748), the 7th year of the Jiaqing era (1802), and the 9th year of the Guangxu era (1883). The existing structure was constructed during the Guangxu period. The bridge features a single-story, single-eave covered walkway with nine bays and 68 pillars. Both sides are fully enclosed with double-layer wooden boards forming a rain canopy, and are fitted with windows of various shapes. In the past, the bridge was a vital section of the ancient route connecting Zhenghe to Pinqian. After the opening of the Zhengping Highway, its transportation function gradually diminished. However, as a valuable example of ancient bridge architecture, it remains an object of significant interest.

　　    Source: Local Chronicles of Zhenghe County