It was a gorgeous one day last week and I decided to take a drive.  Today's trip was about Covered Bridges along the babbling brooks of Frederick County.  It was actually a nice little trip that takes you along some peaceful country roads.  As I came upon the first bridge, Utica Bridge, I thought to myself...what stories could this bridge tell?  This bridge actually was constructed across the Monacacy River (1850), but was washed out.  The locals collected up the remains and rebuilt it on Fishing Creek where it sits 118 years later.  I continued up the road to Loy Station.  This bridge also dates back to the mid 1800s.  It sits nicely next to a community park.  I am sure this came much later.  Finally, on to the last one of the trip.  Roddy Creek is the shortest covered bridge in the county measuring 40 feet across.  These bridges have seen their share of horse droppings and car drippings.   If you look closely you can see the bumps and bruises they have endured over time.  The bridges have helped carve out the communities in this area.  To find out more about these bridges and other bridges, check out this book put together by the county engineers.  Also, check out the Frederick County Tourism Site for more ideas for a Sunday afternoon.