Rich Dinkela of HookedOnRoute66.com has posted this video of what it feels like to drive over the famed Whee Bridge, aka Tickle Tummy Hill, on old Route 66 in Carthage, Mo.
The “whee” or tickled tummies occur because the bridge’s uncommonly steep apex. Alas, a video could never replicate that sensation.
The Oak Street bridge dates to the teens or 1920s. It’s slated to be replaced, but a lot of Carthage residents and Route 66ers are fond of it, and want to preserve it.
OK Rich, you were supposed to say “WHEE” when you dropped down the other side! And what is all that rattling? LOL Thanks for the trip mister…