Bridge Crossing
Cross the 31E Bridge. According to legend, stopping and turning off the engine results in vehicle rolling across, attributed to ghost of old man pushing to safety.
- Duration:
- 15 min
- Cost:
- Free
Age
All Ages
Cost
Free
Free to cross bridge
Access
Limited Access
Bridge crossing
Equipment
Photos OK
The 31E Bridge represents infrastructure in south-central Kentucky. The current structure carries vehicular traffic. Local folklore references an older bridge that gave way when an old man crossing with horse and wagon died. This tragic incident established paranormal narratives.
Paranormal phenomenon involves autonomous vehicle movement. Legend states stopping vehicle and turning off engine results in rolling without intervention, attributed to spectral man pushing vehicle to safety. This presents benevolent paranormal assistance.
Cross the 31E Bridge. According to legend, stopping and turning off the engine results in vehicle rolling across, attributed to ghost of old man pushing to safety.
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