Nong Bridge, Jincheon

This bridge spans the Segeumcheon Stream in front of Gulti Village, Gugok-ri, and is notable for its unusual appearance. It was built by piling small stones like fish scales and extending the structure lengthwise in the shape of a centipede, forming a total of 28 segments. The stones are said to have been stacked without any binding agent such as lime, yet even though the bridge is less than a metre wide, it has withstood monsoon floods without being swept away, clearly demonstrating its sturdiness. It is said that in the past the bridge was high enough for an adult to walk upright beneath it, but the streambed has since risen considerably, making it difficult to confirm its original appearance. According to the records of the Sangsanji and the Joseon Hwanyeo Seungnam, the Nong Bridge of Jincheon "was built in the early Goryeo period by General Im Jang," making it a stone bridge that has endured for roughly a thousand years. Built in a distinctive style that suggests remarkable engineering skill, it is a precious cultural heritage with no comparable example found anywhere else in the country.

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Where it is

Region

Jincheon, Chungbuk

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산