Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge Crosses the Cumberland River in Downtown Nashville
Tribute to Blue Angels Capt. Jeff Kuss - Nashville Korean Veterans Bridge Seen here is one of the tributes to Capt. Jeff Kuss who died in a plane crash on June 2, 2016. Capt. Kuss was a pilot for the Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels where he was the Opposite soloist and pilot of plane #6. The Blue Angels were in Smyrna, TN rehearsing for the Great Tennessee Air Show. Capt. Kuss was already a hero based on his years of service in the U.S. Military. Going beyond that, it is believed that he did not eject from his F-16 jet so that he could guide the jet to an empty field in an otherwise densely populated area. That is where the story hits home for me as my family and I live about a half mile from where he crashed and my wife and son were home at the time. There have been multiple tributes to Capt. Kuss. Here are some of the ones that I have seen. On the night of the crash, there was a candlelight vigil for him at nearby Lee Victory Park. The next morning I was able to see the U.S. Flags, candles and flowers brought to the vigil. On this morning, I even saw a gentleman add another flag to the fence. In downtown Nashville, the city has illuminated the Davidson County Courthouse with blue lights on the sides with yellow in the middle. Also, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Cumberland River, was also colored blue on the sides and yellow in the middle of the arches.
CSX Cumberland Bypass Bridge This tall and long railroad bridge crosses the Cumberland River to the east and upstream of downtown Nashville. The southern end of the bridge on the right is located next to the Omohundro water filtration plant (an area that is usually off limits to most people.) The northern end runs through Shelby Park as many segments of the trestle can be walked or driven under. It was completed in 1914 by L&N to provide a spur to bypass Union Station. If you're into bridge specifics, here's an article published in the Engineering Record of August 30, 1913: "The Cumberland River Bridge of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad is approximately 3000 ft. long. including a viaduct approach at each end, one 300' and three 200' throughtruss river spans and three 135' deck truss spans, all of which have riveted connections except the pin connected 300' span . The substructure is enterely of concrete, of which there about 1700 yd. which were built in cofferdams of interlocking steel sheet piling, under an average head of about 16' of water. All foundations were carried down to bed rock to a depth of 130' below base of rail. In three of the cofferdams considerabme difficulty was experienced from encountering open conduits leading to the city waterwork pumping station, close to one end of the bridge. The concrete was mixed in a plant on each bank of the river and was carried by hauling engines to the different piers. All of the truss spans are erected on falsework built with an overhead traveling stiffleg derrick. It is expected that the erection will be completed this fall. The steel superstructure was fabricated by the American Bridge Co and erected by the Foster-Creighton-Gould Co, of Nashville, Tenn., wich has also constructed the substructure."
Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Bridge near Sunset The bridge in the photo here does not cross the Cumberland River, but instead is a bridge that's now part of the "Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail" in Cheatham County. Instead, the bridge crosses Sycamore Creek less than a mile before it runs into the Cumberland River. The Parker Through Truss bridge was originally built by the American Bridge Co. in 1901. The railroad bridge was built by Tennessee Central railway as part of their line that connected Nashville to Clarksville. This portion of line has long since been abandoned (although the current short line Nashville & Western uses the line from Nashville to Ashland City). In the Mid to late 1990's, the Ashland City Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Rails to Trails conservancy to convert the former rail line into a the pedestrian trail. For more info about the trail, insluding directions to the entrance, visit their website here: cumberlandrivertrail.org/
1925 Railroad Bridge at Frankie Pierce Park This photo was made in May 2023. A couple months later, the entire interior became a large mural of many prominent local musicians. See both sides of that mural at these links: flic.kr/p/2pgu7L8 flic.kr/p/2pgyDYp Details on the bridge: It was built by L&N railroad (today CSX) in 1925 for one track to cross over Gay Street. It is a closed spandrel arch bridge with 5 concrete arches. There are beams which run between the arches which create the horizontal lines. I'm not sure what the beams are made of. The railroad tracks form a Y here at the end of the gulch, so there are two train bridges near each other for three consecutive streets. (The other bridge is visible off in the distance.) Although it's downtown, it's corporately undevelopable space so turning it into a park was a great idea. While the parallel streets (Nelson Merry and Josephine Holloway (aka Jo Johnston)) are open to traffic, Gay St. is now closed to traffic here, and is instead part of Nashville's Gulch Greenway.
Market Street Bridge - Chattanooga This view of the Tennessee River bridge is seen from the top floor of the Aquarium. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge.
CSX Tennessee River Bridge - Knoxville, TN This bridge was built in 1934 by Louisville & Nashville and reconditioned in 1966. The original piers were built in 1892 by Marietta & North Georgia Railroad but had concrete extensions added to raise the height. The main span is a Polygonal Warren through truss with a length of 280 ft and a total length of 1051 ft. This is the most convenient view of the bridge taken from Scottish Pike Park on the south side of the Tennessee River. On the north side, the bridge also crosses Neyland Dr. (US11) and more train tracks. If you look closely Knoxville and Holston River Railroad KXHR 2002 is along those tracks.
UT Bridge - New Market, TN This railroad bridge in New Market, TN has been given a recent repaint with UT colors. New Market is a small city to the east of Knoxville. Here, two train tracks cross over Mill Springs Rd.
Old Elkton Bridge This bridge used to carry highway US31 over the Elk River in Elkton, TN, a city on the south side of Giles County. The bridge was built in 1924 by Montgomery and Parker Co. The cenral part of the bridge is one riveted 160 foot Warren through truss with Polygonal top chords. The deck is 22 feet wide and the total bridge length is 692 feet, most of which is a long approach on the southern side. The bridge was replaced in 1959 by a new bridge, the Buford Gardner Bridge, which parallels this one on the right. Since then, the Elkton Historical Society has preserved the bridge was converting it to a pedestrian bridge. The old road here remains and to prevent cars from the bridge, 5 large planters were placed at the end of the bridge (if you look full size, you may see them.) This photo was taken about an hour before sunset, giving the rusty bridge a nice glow.
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Autumn From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_Trace_Parkway_Bridge The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is a concrete double arch bridge located in Williamson County, TN, 8.7 mi from the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is 1,572 ft long and carries the two-lane Natchez Trace Parkway 145 ft. over State Route 96 and a heavily wooded valley. The bridge, also known as the Natchez Trace Parkway Arches, is the first segmentally constructed concrete arch bridge in the United States. The arches comprise 122 hollow box segments precast in nearby Franklin, each of which was about 9.8 ft. long and weighed between 29 and 45 short tons. The deck consists of 196 precast post-tensioned trapezoidal box girder segments, each typically 8.5 ft. long. The sections atop the crown of the arch are 13 ft. deep. The foundations and piers of the bridge were cast in place. The 582 ft. long main span is symmetrical, while the 462 ft. long second arch is not, due to the slope of the valley at the southern end of the bridge. The bridge is rare in that it does not use spandrel columns to support the deck from the arch. Rather than being evenly distributed along the arch's length, the weight of the bridge is concentrated at the crown of the arch. The lack of spandrel columns results in a clean, unencumbered appearance: it is termed a cathedral arch bridge. The bridge was designed by Figg Engineering Group and built by PCL Civil Constructors Inc. The arches and deck were constructed using a balanced cantilever method. Each arch was supported by temporary cable stays anchored from the top of the piers and the valley sides until it was fully built. This procedure was chosen in place of conventional shoring towers so that environmental damage to the valley would be minimized. The bridge cost US$11.3 million to build, and was completed in October 1993. It was officially opened on March 22, 1994. The bridge has won many awards for its design, including a Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995, and an Award of Merit from the Federal Highway Administration in 1996. The Eleventh International Bridge Conference named it the single most outstanding achievement in the bridge industry for 1994. The bridge "impressed the... jury with its aesthetically striking double-arch design, which shows exceptional sensitivity to the historical context of the site." Between 2000 and 2022, 42 people died by suicide at the Natchez Trace Parkway and New Hwy 96 bridge. Suicide prevention signs were posted in 2011, but the deaths continued. The Natchez Trace Bridge Barrier Coalition was formed in September 2018 to work with federal congressional delegates and the National Park Service to install a suicide prevention barrier. On August 16, 2022 a barrier of chain link and barbed wire was installed along both sides of the bridge to raise the existing 32 inch railing and increase deterrence.
Old Stonebridge - Goodlettsville, TN This dual arch stone bridge crosses Mansker's Creek in Goodlettsville, TN, just north of Nashville. It was part of the stagecoach road that connected Nashville to Louisville. I'm not sure when the bridge was built (somewhere between 1837-49), but the stagecoach line became obsolete when the railroad was completed in 1859, so it's older than that. Many parts of that old road are now US Highway 31W, and today's 31W (Dickerson Pk.) runs a few feet from this bridge. This bridge is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Historical marker: seemidtn.com/gallery3/index.php?album=historical-markers/... This photo has been used with permission by Stonebridge Family Counseling: stonebridgefamily.weebly.com/
Train Bridge, Bicentennial Park, Nashville A CSX train engine crosses over the bridge which is part of the entrance to Bicentennial Mall State Park in Nashville, TN. In the background, people sit in the ampitheater to enjoy a sunny day. This picture is taken from Capitol Hill on the north side of the state capitol
Train Bridge Train bridge over the Caney Fork River which is on the border of Warren and White county. At this spot, the street forms a bridge over the tracks creating this vantage point
Underneath I love cool old bridges, but I don't particularly like driving on them. I assume they're safe or we wouldn't be allowed on them, but there's something unnerving about driving in your car over something you can see through. Looking up at the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before it's exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position?
Counterweight the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before it's exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is it's a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position?
Bridges: the art of Mathematics Closeup detail of the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before it's exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position?
Blue, with a hint of Yellow Looking closeup at a part of the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before it's exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position? Everything on the bridge is painted blue, except for the concrete counterbalance and the Yellow gears which I had never noticed before taking this picture.
Market Street Bridge A the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before it's exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position? I like how this came out except for the fact I basely missed the left edge and the dark clouds in the background
Market Street Bridge B The Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of months before its exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge. Has anyone ever seen, or ever photographed this bridge in it's "open" position?
Driving the Simon Kenton Bridge Connecting Maysville, KY and Aberdeen, OH. Carries Bus. US62\68 From Wikipedia: The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge built in 1931 and originally opened with a toll. Those tolls were removed in 1945 to much fanfare - including celebrations from the local Rotary and Lions club, and a parade in downtown Maysville. It crosses the Ohio River. Its main span is 323 meters (1,060 feet) long, and the total length of the bridge is 607 meters (1,991 feet). It connects Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio. It is currently in use and is not slated for demolition as the bridge was closed for refurbishment in 2001 after the William H. Harsha Bridge was completed.
Cordell Hull Bridge - Carthage, TN It is the old bridge connecting Carthage to South Carthage. On the south side of the river, is just a bluff and an area wide enough for U.S. 70S to pass through. It was built in 1936 and was the second bridge to span the river at this spot. Hull was Secretary of State for FDR for 11 years. This is the view from the newer TN25 bridge.
Cordell Hull Bridge - Carthage, TN It is the old bridge connecting Carthage to South Carthage. On the south side of the river, is just a bluff and an area wide enough for U.S. 70S to pass through. It was built in 1936 and was the second bridge to span the river at this spot. Hull was Secretary of State for FDR for 11 years. I would have driven over the bridge, like I did last September but the bridge was closed. Hopefully, it's just for repairs and is not permanent.
Benton McMillan Bridge U.S. 70N over the Caney Fork River in Smith County east of Carthage. It's a thin bridge, which means it's probably really old. Benton McMillan was a governor of Tennessee.
Rusty train bridge This is the Really old rotating train bridge that crosses the Cumberland River in Downtown Nashville. I heard the train coming so I ran over here as fast as I could, and then after it finished, (and when no one was looking) I crawled up here.
Fall Creek Falls swinging bridge Located close to the Dunn Nature Center, this bridge crosses Cane Creek very close to the cascades Hello to anyone who found this here: dailydoily.typepad.com/peaceloveandcupcakes/2008/09/fall-...
Fancy Cincinnati bridge Driving into town southbound on I-75
Old bridge at Centennial Park During the time of the Centennial Exposition, the Lake Watauga did not stop here and went on beyond the bridge. The Lake was closed off and the other side became the sunken garden. The arch bridge was an engineering challenge at the time. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-picnics/ The 12 Best Places In Tennessee To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic
Drakes Creek Park Pedestrian Bridge in Hendersonville, TN, just off Highway 31E is this bridge to a nice little Island in this area of the Old Hickory Lake
The Rock City Swinging Bridge With the city of chattanooga in the background
crossing the Smithfield Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
Driving the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, this is the I-695 crossing over the Baltimore Harbor. This pic was taken in the summer of 05 when there was costuction on the southern end and a portion of the bridge was covered making it dark on the inside.
Gatliff Bridge KY90 over the Cumberland River in Kentucky
under the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is the nation's first segmentally constructed concrete arch bridge. It is in Williamson County, not far from Davidson County. it is 155 feet high above Highway TN 96 (which will go into Franklin) and is 1,648 feet long. Someone was nice enough to upload this picture to the related wikipedia article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_Trace_Parkway_Bridge This photo also made its way onto: www.comevisitfranklintn.com/ Hello to anyone who found this photo here: tsarchitect.nsflanagan.net/?p=332 Why Design Matters for the Stimulus: Architects or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/stunning-places-tn/ Everyone Should Explore These 15 Stunning Places In Tennessee At Least Once
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Nashville Train Bridge with Train This is the Really old rotating train bridge that crosses the Cumberland River in Downtown Nashville. I heard the train coming so I ran over here as fast as I could, and then after it finished, (and when no one was looking) I crawled up here. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: onegreatadventureblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/just-another-r...
Shelby St. Bridge and Train. I am standing between Adelphia Coliseum and the East Bank of the Cumberland river, as a CSX train is ready to come by, with the Shelby St. Bridge in the background
The Ned McWherter Bridge - Near Paris, TN This is on US Highway 79 crossing the Tennessee River / Kentucky Lake. Once you cross the river, I suppose you are then in the "Land Between the Lakes." This is seen from Paris Landing State Park, and it seems to be the most photographed thing at the park. Not too long ago, it replaced the Scott Fitzhugh Bridge. Hello to anyone who found this picture from the Egan Snow blog: egansnow.blogspot.com/2006/07/ned-mcwherter-bridge-near-p...
Gateway Bridge - Nashville, TN This is the Gateway Bridge, which opened in Nashville in 2004 and crosses the Cumberland River. This is Nashville's first arch bridge. It carries the vehicular traffic which used to cross at the Shelby St. Bridge. According to the current plan of Nashville, Gateway Blvd. will one day be the best entrance into the city.
Rotating Train Bridge - Nashville There are 14 bridges over the Cumberland River in Nashville. (Long-time Locals: Can you name them?) Of the 14, this one might be the one you are least familiar with. On the south side of the river, it is near the Ted Rhodes gold course and TSU. The north side is in Bordeaux. This is one of those train bridges that can rotate out of the way in case a tall boat is coming through, and if you look closely, it is open now. I can't find any info on this bridge, but I am guessing it is currently out of service if it is in the permanent open position. Close to the top center, you can see a control station, and a staircase that goes down the left side of it.
Veterans Memorial Bridge Marker Uploaded in honor of Veteran's Day. Marker and Bench for the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Nashville, TN. Built in 1955
old wooden train bridge Hiding behind the trees. Seen along Highway 100 south of Centerville, TN Also, check out hurren_dale's closer photos of this: www.flickr.com/photos/94635635@N00/3000831197/ www.flickr.com/photos/94635635@N00/3000824391/in/set-7215... www.flickr.com/photos/94635635@N00/3001655034/in/set-7215...
Old train trestle Just outside of Centerville, TN. Seen from TN Highway 50
Long train bridge from an angle I was driving around looking for a good view of this bridge, and about the best thing I could find was a spot on "old highway 50" that passes under the bridge. Check out hurren_dale's photos: www.flickr.com/photos/94635635@N00/2317450844/ www.flickr.com/photos/94635635@N00/2317451810/
Commerce St. Pedestrian Bridge Clarksville, tn a segment of the Cumberland Riverwalk takes advantage of an old abandoned train bridge over Commerce Street. I only spent about 3 hours in Clarksville, but I'm wanting to go back. There seemed to be a few of these old bridges just south of the center of town that I would like to examine when I have more time.
Al Gore Jr. Bridge You'd think the former Vice President would be remembered with more than just a lame bridge with a lame sign. Maybe this goes back 30 years when he was just the U.S. Congressman from this district Update: This sign is now gone.
College Street Bridge Plaque The College Street Bridge was built in 1915 to cross the Barren River in Bowling Greek, KY. This is the 4th bridge to be built in this location, and the center pylon dates back to the second bridge in 1838. It is a triple-span metal truss bridge and was built by the Vincennes Bridge Co. The bridge is now obsolete and is paralleled by the 30's State Street bridge and the 80's Louisville Road Bridge. Today the bridge is only used as a pedestrian bridge and it connects to the Riverwalk. The bridge is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is also known as the Iron Bridge at College Street.
College Street Bridge The College Street Bridge was built in 1915 to cross the Barren River in Bowling Greek, KY. This is the 4th bridge to be built in this location, and the center pylon dates back to the second bridge in 1838. It is a triple-span metal truss bridge and was built by the Vincennes Bridge Co. The bridge is now obsolete and is paralleled by the 30's State Street bridge and the 80's Louisville Road Bridge. Today the bridge is only used as a pedestrian bridge and it connects to the Riverwalk. The bridge is now on the National Register of Historic Places and is also known as the Iron Bridge at College Street.
Barren River Rapids Bowling Green, KY Also in this photo is the 1930's State Street Bridge. This New Deal era bridge is built of reinforced concrete.
Looking through the trestle This is a section of the massive wooden trestle of the Centerville, TN Railroad Bridge. You can see through a long segment of the trestle until the end where there is a stone pier for the truss part of the bridge over the Duck River.
Sligo Bridge It carries US70 over center hill lake. This bridge was made necessary by the formation of Center Hill Lake in the late 40's. Old highway 26 crossed this spot when it was just a river, and I have heard that the old span is still down there, below the water. Picture taken from the Sligo marina. UPDATE: This is one of the very last truss bridges built in the state. There are plans to remove and replace this bridge in the future.
"Only Bridge" 1 This long unused derelict bridge used to carry highway TN50 across the Duck River near the town of Only, TN in Hickman county. The truss bridge was built by Nashville Bridge Company in 1907 and was rendered obsolete by another bridge in 1962. The largest span is 225' with a total length of 395'.
"Only Bridge" 2 This long unused derelict bridge used to carry highway TN50 across the Duck River near the town of Only, TN in Hickman county. The truss bridge was built by Nashville Bridge Company in 1907 and was rendered obsolete by another bridge in 1962. The largest span is 225' with a total length of 395'.
"Only Bridge" 3 This long unused derelict bridge used to carry highway TN50 across the Duck River near the town of Only, TN in Hickman county. The truss bridge was built by Nashville Bridge Company in 1907 and was rendered obsolete by another bridge in 1962. The largest span is 225' with a total length of 395'.
Drive under a huge train bridge On an old road surrounded by lush overgrowth, it seems like there's no imaginable reason to be driving over here unless you want a closer look at the impressive span of the train bridge that crosses the Duck River. At one time I suspect was many decades ago this road was TN Highway 50 and was the main way west out of Centerville. For more info on this bridge: bridgehunter.com/tn/hickman/centerville-rr/
Shelby Reinhart Bridge 4 Built in 1981, the Shelby Reinhart Bridge is used to carry highway TN156 across the Tennessee River to connect the towns of South Pittsburg and New Hope in Marion County, Tennessee. Before the bridge, there was a ferry just a few thousand feet south of here. The big blue bridge is a metal through arch bridge and is 1,514 ft. long. This view was taken from the now mostly forgotten old ferry road that became obsolete after this bridge was built.
Shelby Reinhart Bridge 3 Built in 1981, the Shelby Reinhart Bridge is used to carry highway TN156 across the Tennessee River to connect the towns of South Pittsburg and New Hope in Marion County, Tennessee. Before the bridge, there was a ferry just a few thousand feet south of here. The big blue bridge is a metal through arch bridge and is 1,514 ft. long. There was some minor road construction
Shelby Reinhart Bridge 2 Built in 1981, the Shelby Reinhart Bridge is used to carry highway TN156 across the Tennessee River to connect the towns of South Pittsburg and New Hope in Marion County, Tennessee. Before the bridge, there was a ferry just a few thousand feet south of here. The big blue bridge is a metal through arch bridge and is 1,514 ft. long. This view was taken from a now hard-to-find "Old Jasper Road" which leads out of town.
Shelby Reinhart Bridge 1 Built in 1981, the Shelby Reinhart Bridge is used to carry highway TN156 across the Tennessee River to connect the towns of South Pittsburg and New Hope in Marion County, Tennessee. Before the bridge, there was a ferry just a few thousand feet south of here. The big blue bridge is a metal through arch bridge and is 1,514 ft. long.
Train Crossing in Downtown Nashville There is a nice old rusty rotating train bridge in downtown Nashville that now is part of CSX. As I was driving around the area recently, I heard the train whistle off in the distance and quickly wanted to get in position to get a shot like this. I took the first parking space I could find without cinsidering whether or not I should park there. It happened to be a parking space just for cops. Luckily, I got out before I got a ticket.
CSX Bridge over the Stones River seen from the Stones River Greenway n Murfreesboro at the Manson Pike Trailhead. I waited a while for a train but didn't get lucky. I'm not sure how old the bridge is, but the train line pre-dates the civil war
Tennessee River from Battery Hill Battery Hill is in Bridgeport, AL and overlooks the Tennessee River. The bridge five miles off in the distance is the Shelby Reinhart Bridge in South Pittsburg, TN. The TN/AL State Line is about halfway between here and the bridge.
Church St. Covered Bridge - Red Boiling Springs Here, Church St. crosses Salt Lick Creek. Still open for vehicle traffic. (although, if you've never done it before, it can be disconcerting to drive over a wooden bridge!) Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-covered-bridges/ These 7 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Tennessee Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time
Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge located at the Bascom, Highlands, NC
Dutchman's Curve Dutchman's curve is the location of the deadliest train wreck in U.S. history, and it happened in Nashville. Human error on the NCStL line mistakenly thinking the tracks were clear allowed a train to proceed with another coming in. The two train engineers couldn't see each other as they approached around a curve and crashed into each other at full speed. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for passenger card to be made of wood, and on impact the cars essentially disintegrated. All told, on the day of July 9, 1918, over 100 people died. The exact spot the two trains collided is a little difficult to determine, but the wreckage covered a lengthy area. Today, the area is commemorated in a subtle way. As one of the Nashville Greenways, the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation added a Wayside along the Richland Creek Greenway at a location near where the wreckage had been. The original railroad bed has been replaced with newer tracks that are built higher up. The small memorial is at a spot between bridge masonry abutments along the old line. These predate the Civil War and were built by the nearly forgotten Nashville and Northwestern Railroad. The tracks here used to cross Bosley Road, which also long gone. A train wheel and a connector is embedded into the concrete here. A metal bar and some other miscellaneous unsecured pieces were here the day I was. I suppose someone found them and just laid them there. A few feet from the old Bosley Road Underpass is where the tracks cross Richland Creek. The modern bridge is about 15 feet high. The old pier remains here also. A pedestrian bridge crosses Richland Creek Also, and then it's only a few more feet to the memorial. For additional views, look here. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-disaster/ This Is Definitely The Most Horrifying Disaster That Ever Happened In Tennessee
remains of 1801 Old Town Bridge In 1801, the U.S. Government directed the Army to make improvements along the Natchez Trace. By that time, travelers between Nashville and Natchez were utilizing the Trace more and more, and the primitive state of the roadway made each journey a harrowing experience. The army did not complete improvements to the full length of the Trace but did make significant improvements in Middle Tennessee. For most of the improved area, there was eight feet width of smoothed ground for the benefit of horse and foot traffic with an additional eight feet of cleared trees and underbrush. Bridges were built across streams to eliminate the inconvenience of crossing fords. One such bridge was in Williamson County at the crossing of a tributary of the Harpeth River called Brown's Creek (or at the time, known as Donelson's Creek). Browns Creek seen here at one time was a boundary of a prehistoric Indian village in an area today known as Old Town. The entire bridge survived until some time in 1988, but today only the northern limestone abutment remains. This is considered to be the only site on the Natchez Trace in Williamson County that retains historic integrity and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is easy to find today as a spot where the road named Natchez Trace parallels the Harpeth River. Here it is on a map: maps.google.com/maps?q=35.995833,-86.936111(Old+Town+(Fra...
Doe River Covered Bridge Built in 1882, this is the oldest covered bridge in Tennessee. Constructed at a cost of $3,000 by contractor Dr. E.E. Hunter, George Lindamood and three carpenters, it spans the Doe River for 134 feet, resting on earth and limestone abutments. Hunter hired Colonel Thomas Matson, who had engineered the narrow guage Tweetsie Railroad, to design the bridge and serve as construction chief. Hunter made a profit of $5 on the bridge, so one of its names is the "Five Dollar Bridge" The original structure was made almost entirely of wood; mainly mountain oak and white pine beams that were hauled down the steep slopes of the mountains by draft horses and mules, weatherboard of mountain poplar, and shingles cleaved by mallet and fro from chestnut. Hand forged steel spikes and hand threaded bolts fastened together the massive pieces of oak flooring. Termed an engineering feat, and listed in the Historic Engineering Record, the Covered Bridge survived numerous floods, including the great May flood of 1901, which destroyed all the other bridges in the county that crossed the Doe River. It is one of two bridges in Tennessee identified by a Tennessee Historical marker and is included on the National Registry of Historic Sites. The Covered Bridge remains the most photographed and most admired historical structure in Carter County. The bridge contains one span and is of Howe Truss design. Inside the bridge is one lane of vehicle traffic, plus a pedestrian walkway, although the bridge is now closed to motor vehicles. Each end of the bridge features a projecting truncated gabled roofline. Two other nicknames of this bridge are "Queen of the South" and "The Kissing Bridge." Every year in June, elizabethton has a festival called the Covered Bridge Celebration.
Doe River Covered Bridge Inside Built in 1882, this is the oldest covered bridge in Tennessee. Constructed at a cost of $3,000 by contractor Dr. E.E. Hunter, George Lindamood and three carpenters, it spans the Doe River for 134 feet, resting on earth and limestone abutments. Hunter hired Colonel Thomas Matson, who had engineered the narrow guage Tweetsie Railroad, to design the bridge and serve as construction chief. Hunter made a profit of $5 on the bridge, so one of its names is the "Five Dollar Bridge" The original structure was made almost entirely of wood; mainly mountain oak and white pine beams that were hauled down the steep slopes of the mountains by draft horses and mules, weatherboard of mountain poplar, and shingles cleaved by mallet and fro from chestnut. Hand forged steel spikes and hand threaded bolts fastened together the massive pieces of oak flooring. Termed an engineering feat, and listed in the Historic Engineering Record, the Covered Bridge survived numerous floods, including the great May flood of 1901, which destroyed all the other bridges in the county that crossed the Doe River. It is one of two bridges in Tennessee identified by a Tennessee Historical marker and is included on the National Registry of Historic Sites. The Covered Bridge remains the most photographed and most admired historical structure in Carter County. The bridge contains one span and is of Howe Truss design. Inside the bridge is one lane of vehicle traffic, plus a pedestrian walkway, although the bridge is now closed to motor vehicles. Each end of the bridge features a projecting truncated gabled roofline. Two other nicknames of this bridge are "Queen of the South" and "The Kissing Bridge." Every year in June, elizabethton has a festival called the Covered Bridge Celebration.
Doe River Covered Bridge Built in 1882, this is the oldest covered bridge in Tennessee. Constructed at a cost of $3,000 by contractor Dr. E.E. Hunter, George Lindamood and three carpenters, it spans the Doe River for 134 feet, resting on earth and limestone abutments. Hunter hired Colonel Thomas Matson, who had engineered the narrow gauge Tweetsie Railroad, to design the bridge and serve as construction chief. Hunter made a profit of $5 on the bridge, so one of its names is the "Five Dollar Bridge" The original structure was made almost entirely of wood; mainly mountain oak and white pine beams that were hauled down the steep slopes of the mountains by draft horses and mules, weatherboard of mountain poplar, and shingles cleaved by mallet and fro from chestnut. Hand forged steel spikes and hand threaded bolts fastened together the massive pieces of oak flooring. Termed an engineering feat, and listed in the Historic Engineering Record, the Covered Bridge survived numerous floods, including the great May flood of 1901, which destroyed all the other bridges in the county that crossed the Doe River. It is one of two bridges in Tennessee identified by a Tennessee Historical marker and is included on the National Registry of Historic Sites. The Covered Bridge remains the most photographed and most admired historical structure in Carter County. The bridge contains one span and is of Howe Truss design. Inside the bridge is one lane of vehicle traffic, plus a pedestrian walkway, although the bridge is now closed to motor vehicles. Each end of the bridge features a projecting truncated gabled roofline. Two other nicknames of this bridge are "Queen of the South" and "The Kissing Bridge." Every year in June, Elizabethton has a festival called the Covered Bridge Celebration. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-festivals/ 20 Tennessee Summer Festivals You Can’t Miss 5) Elizabethton Covered Bridge Celebration or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/covered-bridge-tn/ There’s A Covered Bridge Trail In Tennessee And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/best-tn-road-trips/ 12 Unforgettable Road Trips To Take In Tennessee Before You Die
Henley St. Bridge at night Brrrr. it was cold! The Henley St. Bridge is also known as the Chapman Highway bridge. At one time, many people going to Gatlinburg from the west would pass through Knoxville and cross the Tennessee River here. It carries US 441 and TN33. The all concrete birdge opened in 1931 and may need some rehabilitation in the not too distant future. The design has six open-spandrel dual ribbed concrete arches with six concrete deck girder spans, all of which is built on a concrete substructure. It's also the longest open spandrel concrete arch bridge in the state (although I don't fully understand what that means or how many it competes with.) Often, the spans are better lit than they were on this night, but I suppose nobody turned them on.
Henley St. Bridge at night Brrrr. it was cold! The Henley St. Bridge is also known as the Chapman Highway bridge. At one time, many people going to Gatlinburg from the west would pass through Knoxville and cross the Tennessee River here. It carries US 441 and TN33. The all concrete bridge opened in 1931 and may need some rehabilitation in the not too distant future. The design has six open-spandrel dual ribbed concrete arches with six concrete deck girder spans, all of which is built on a concrete substructure. It's also the longest open spandrel concrete arch bridge in the state (although I don't fully understand what that means or how many it competes with.) Often, the spans are better lit than they were on this night, but I suppose nobody turned them on.
Henley St. Bridge at night Brrrr. it was cold! The Henley St. Bridge is also known as the Chapman Highway bridge. At one time, many people going to Gatlinburg from the west would pass through Knoxville and cross the Tennessee River here. It carries US 441 and TN33. The all concrete bridge opened in 1931 and may need some rehabilitation in the not too distant future. The design has six open-spandrel dual ribbed concrete arches with six concrete deck girder spans, all of which is built on a concrete substructure. It's also the longest open spandrel concrete arch bridge in the state (although I don't fully understand what that means or how many it competes with.) Often, the spans are better lit than they were on this night, but I suppose nobody turned them on. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unbelievable-tn-nights/ What Was Photographed At Night In Tennessee Is Almost Unbelievable
Sulfur Fork Bridge - Port Royal, TN Port Royal State Historic Park is important as a stop for the early days of travel in Tennessee. This bridge in the park was built in 1887 to accommodate an old route of the Clarksville-Springfield Highway across Sulfur Fork Creek. Today, the bridge is only available to pedestrian traffic. The bridge is a Pratt through truss design and made by the Converse Bridge Co. The main span is 114 ft. long and 14.5 ft. wide. The entire bridge is 231 ft. long. This creek is also a border between counties, so I am standing in Montgomery County and the other side is in Robertson County. 2020 Update: This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. See article: www.mainstreetclarksville.com/news/sulphur-fork-bridge-ea... Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/port-royal-state-histor... This Entire Town In Tennessee Was Turned Into A State Park You Can’t Pass Up
Covered Pedestrian Bridge @ The Donoho Hotel Red Boiling Springs, TN The Donoho along with The Armour and The Cloyd (now the Thomas House) are the big three old fashioned resort hotels of Red Boiling Springs. I suppose these days, the pedestrian bridge over the Salt Lick Creek here is more for looks than for use. (Who needs to walk to the street?) But, I am glad they have kept it looking nice.
May 2010 flood damage: Centerville Bridge This Bridge was built in 1913 to carry traffic over the Duck River on the west side of Centerville. I think I heard that Minnie Pearl would talk about walking across this bridge as a child. In 1970, a new bridge was built and Tennessee highway 50 was rerouted across the river causing this one to be closed. When the huge storms brought over a foot of rainfall in the first weekend of May 2010, floods destroyed this and to my knowledge two other bridges in Middle Tennessee. (the other two are the old bridge at Hurricane Mills and an old Harpeth River bridge on Old Harding Rd in SW Davidson Co.
Old White Bridge B&W Many Nashvillians have driven White Bridge Road on the southwest side of town, but this is the White Bridge the road was named after. Cars don't drive over the bridge anymore as today White Bridge Road meets up with Woodmont Blvd at West End. White Bridge was engineered by Howard Jones who also also engineered the Shelby Street Bridge. When it was constructed in 1913, it was an important link across the railroad and Richland Creek. Not too long ago, the long unused bridge was made a part of the Richland Creek Greenway. Also accessble from this greenway is the site of the Great Train Wreck of 1918 when two trains collided on the tracks about a mile from here.
Old White Bridge and Train Many Nashvillians have driven White Bridge Road on the southwest side of town, but this is the White Bridge the road was named after. Cars don't drive over the bridge anymore as today White Bridge Road meets up with Woodmont Blvd at West End. White Bridge was engineered by Howard Jones who also also engineered the Shelby Street Bridge. When it was constructed in 1913, it was an important link across the railroad and Richland Creek. Not too long ago, the long unused bridge was made a part of the Richland Creek Greenway. Also accessble from this greenway is the site of the Great Train Wreck of 1918 when two trains collided on the tracks about a mile from here.
Old White Bridge Many Nashvillians have driven White Bridge Road on the southwest side of town, but this is the White Bridge the road was named after. Cars don't drive over the bridge anymore as today White Bridge Road meets up with Woodmont Blvd at West End. White Bridge was engineered by Howard Jones who also also engineered the Shelby Street Bridge. When it was constructed in 1913, it was an important link across the railroad and Richland Creek. Not too long ago, the long unused bridge was made a part of the Richland Creek Greenway. Also accessble from this greenway is the site of the Great Train Wreck of 1918 when two trains collided on the tracks about a mile from here.
Bridge Pier remains - Port Royal, TN Port Royal is a Tennessee state park, mostly in Montgomery County remembering many of the states earliest settlers who lived here and various forms of transportation through the area. For many years, the main remaining sight here was an old wooden covered bridge. Built in 1903, the original alignment of Port Royal Road crossed the Red River here. The bridge was in use until 1955 when a more modern bridge was built. Then, in 1972 the bridge partially collapsed. Then, it was rebuilt in 1977. Next in 1998, a tornado destroyed most of the bridge and only a segment of it remained. I don't know if the huge May 2010 flood collapsed the rest of it or if it happened before then, but the flood did enough damage in the area that it would have. (This photo was taken about a month after that.) Older photos can be seen here: bridgehunter.com/tn/montgomery/port-royal-covered/
Bridgeport, AL Lift bridge This is a Lift type drawbridge on the CSX line from Nashville to Chattanooga at Bridgeport, AL. The original span was a swing type drawbridge constructed in 1852 by the Nashville & Chattanooga RR. That structure was replaced in 1890 by another swing type by successor line Louisville & Nashville. Current span was completed in 1981. The central lift section was taken from another bridge that had been abandoned on an L&N line at Danville, TN. It was dismantled, shipped to this site, and reassembled in place. This spot was chosen to cross the Tennessee River because of a wide island in the middle of the river. The lift bridge is about 500 feet wide, then the Island is about 1000 feet, then a second bridge crosses another 1000 feet of river. This bridge is virtually inaccessible, unless you are a CSX employee or are willing to tresspass. The employees drive a gravel road through a desolate area to get to the other side. This view is from historic Battery Hill in Bridgeport before all the trees were in bloom to block the view even more. On GreenFrog.com, (a great website for railfan videos) they have a CSX video from Chattanooga to Nashville, filmed in the mid 90's and featuring the bridges here
Old and New Bridgeport, AL river bridge This is an important spot for railroads in the south as all of the CSX trains that run from Nashville to Chattanooga cross through here. I can't find any details on how old the old bridge is, but the river was first crossed here by NCStL in 1852. The bridges here cross the Tennessee River. One of the reasons this spot was picked is there is an approx 1000 ft. island 2/3 of the way to the other side at this spot. The tracks cross the wider 1000 ft. portion of the river with what you see in the foreground, and then there is a smaller 500 ft. lift bridge in the background. The lift bridge was placed here in 1981 from unused train line elsewhere. It's rather inaccessible unless you're a railroad employee who takes a gravel road on the other side. Unfortunately, the pedestrian bridge clearly marks it's for employees only, which is a shame. I'm not sure how new the new bridge on the left is. It's at least newer than 1995. On GreenFrog.com, (a great website for railfan videos) they have a CSX video from Chattanooga to Nashville, filmed in the mid 90's and featuring the bridges here before the new one was built.
Emory River Railroad Bridge This Warren Camelback Truss bridge was built by L&N in 1910 over the Emory River in Harriman, TN. Today, the bridge is in use so that CSX can deliver coal cars to the TVA Kingston Steam Plant via trackage rights with NS. The main span is 23 feet long, although there is a lengthy approach on both sides. The bridge also parallels highway US27 across the river.
O&W Bridge - Big South Fork The Oneida & Western Railroad ran from Oneida, TN westward to Jamestown. The primary goal was to haul coal. Despite being a short line, the railroad had many difficult gorges and hollows to navigate. One such construction project was the bridge you see here, which crosses the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, at a picturesque spot of river rapids. This bridge is a Whipple Through truss built by the Nashville Bridge Co. and placed here in 1915 Railroad Travel was officially abandoned along the line in 1953. Later on, much of the area was encompassed by the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Eventually this bridge became more easily accessible. To get here, start in Oneida and head west. Specifically find O&W road, which out of town becomes a 6 mile long gravel road that is the old O&W railroad bed. The NPS converted this bridge into something you can drive over. With its nice wooden planks, it was scary enough to walk across as it creaks under your feet and you can see the gaps in the wood. I couldn't imagine driving over it, but a few SUVs and trucks did in the hour I was here. Finally, here's a link to a video of the area: mms.nps.gov/ram/ser/grogefly.wmv Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/incredible-tennessee-ex... These 12 Incredible Places In Tennessee Will Bring Out The Explorer In You
O&W Bridge - Big South Fork The Oneida & Western Railroad ran from Oneida, TN westward to Jamestown. The primary goal was to haul coal. Despite being a short line, the railroad had many difficult gorges and hollows to navigate. One such construction project was the bridge you see here, which crosses the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, at a picturesque spot of river rapids. This bridge is a Whipple Through truss built by the Nashville Bridge Co. and placed here in 1915 Railroad Travel was officially abandoned along the line in 1953. Later on, much of the area was encompassed by the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Eventually this bridge became more easily accessible. To get here, start in Oneida and head west. Specifically find O&W road, which out of town becomes a 6 mile long gravel road that is the old O&W railroad bed. The NPS converted this bridge into something you can drive over. With its nice wooden planks, it was scary enough to walk across as it creaks under your feet and you can see the gaps in the wood. I couldn't imagine driving over it, but a few SUVs and trucks did in the hour I was here.
O&W Bridge - Big South Fork (black & white) The Oneida & Western Railroad ran from Oneida, TN westward to Jamestown. The primary goal was to haul coal. Despite being a short line, the railroad had many difficult gorges and hollows to navigate. One such construction project was the bridge you see here, which crosses the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, at a picturesque spot of river rapids. This bridge is a Whipple Through truss built by the Nashville Bridge Co. and placed here in 1915 Railroad Travel was officially abandoned along the line in 1953. Later on, much of the area was encompassed by the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Eventually this bridge became more easily accessible. To get here, start in Oneida and head west. Specifically find O&W road, which out of town becomes a 6 mile long gravel road that is the old O&W railroad bed. The NPS converted this bridge into something you can drive over. With its nice wooden planks, it was scary enough to walk across as it creaks under your feet and you can see the gaps in the wood. I couldn;t imagine driving over it, but a few SUVs and trucks did in the hour I was here. Finally, here's a link to a video of the area: mms.nps.gov/ram/ser/grogefly.wmv Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/urban-legends-tn/ 7 Tennessee Urban Legends That Will Keep You Up At Night and reposted here: murfreesboro.com/news/local-news/urban-legends-tn/3/ or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/incredible-tn-rivers/ There’s Something Incredible About These 15 Rivers In Tennessee 15) Big South Fork of Cumberland River This stunning black and white by Brent Moore should be framed. Talent, right there!
Stones River Pedestrian Greenway Bridge, Nashville This just completed pedestrian bridge is part of the Nashville Metro Parks Greenway system. It crosses Stones River close to where it joins with the cumberland. This is near Heartland Park in the Two Rivers part of town. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.daz-augsburg.de/naturschutz-gegen-neuen-lechsteg-nach... or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/nashville/nashville-hik... 7 Epic Hiking Spots Around Nashville Are Completely Out Of This World or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/waterfront-trails/ These 8 Gorgeous Waterfront Trails In Tennessee Are Perfect For A Summer Day
Stone From Bridge Abutment Montgomery County Bicentennial 1776-1976 Stone from bridge abutment Virginia-Tennessee Railroad 1848-1855 Located in the town square of Christiansburg, VA
Scott Fitzhugh Bridge - Paris Landing, TN The Scott Fitzhugh Bridge was built in 1927 to cross the Tennessee River (aka Kentucky Lake) at Paris Landing. when the bridge became Structurally Deficient, it was replaced in 1992 by the Ned McWherter Bridge. Thankfully, TDOT didn't feel the need to totally demolish the main span and it was converted to this pavilion at Paris Landing with the river in the background. When this bridge was in use, it carried highway US79 (TN76) over the river and connected Henry and Stewart County. It was a Warren (Camelback) Through truss with a total length of 4,734 ft. You can see some vintage photos HERE at the Library of Congress website for the Historic American Engineering Record. Scott Fitzhugh was a former state Speaker of the House from Paris and the old road sign with his name was preserved along with this span.
Scott Fitzhugh Bridge - Paris Landing, TN The Scott Fitzhugh Bridge was built in 1927 to cross the Tennessee River (aka Kentucky Lake) at Paris Landing. when the bridge became Structurally Deficient, it was replaced in 1992 by the Ned McWherter Bridge. Thankfully, TDOT didn't feel the need to totally demolish the main span and it was converted to this pavillion at Paris Landing with the river in the background. When this bridge was in use, it carried highway US79 (TN76) over the river and connected Henry and Stewart County. It was a Warren (Camelback) Through truss with a total length of 4,734 ft. You can see some vintage photos HERE at the Library of Congress website for the Historic American Engineering Record. Scott Fitzhugh was a former state Speaker of the House from Paris and the old road sign with his name was preserved along with this span. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-treasures/ Most People Don’t Know These 10 Treasures Are Hiding In Tennessee
View of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge from Poplar Ave Seen early in the morning in downtown Memphis when there was some morning fog. The double arch bridge opened in 1973 to connect Tennessee and Arkansas via Interstate 40 over the Mississippi River.
Falls of the Ohio Park and Bridge The Falls at the "Falls of the Ohio" were a long series of rapids caused by rock outcroppings which caused the river elevation to drop 26 feet over a couple of miles. This made the Ohio rather unmanagable for river traffic. In 1830 a lock and dam was built in the area so that river traffic could navigate the river. Over the years, the lock and dam have gone through modernizations and improvements. As a result, the falls don't fall any more as they are mostly underwater. Instead, there is now calm waters and an area that can be enjoyed as a state park. Large areas of rock bed are exposed and extensive fossil research is done. It's also a great place for viewing various wildlife. Also in the picture is the Falls of the Ohio River Bridge, with downtown Louisville as a backdrop. The bridge was originally built in 1870 to be used by Louisville & Nashville and Jefferson, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad. In 1919, the bridge had to be reconstructed and reopened in 1920. It is wide enough for two tracks but only one is in use today. Today, the bridge is owned by Louisville and Indiana Railroad. The largest span is on the KY side, which is 644 feet long and is a lift bridge. the enitre bridge is 5218 ft. long
Falls of the Ohio Park and Bridge The Falls at the "Falls of the Ohio" were a long series of rapids caused by rock outcroppings which caused the river elevation to drop 26 feet over a couple of miles. This made the Ohio rather unmanageable for river traffic. In 1830 a lock and dam was built in the area so that river traffic could navigate the river. Over the years, the lock and dam have gone through modernization and improvements. As a result, the falls don't fall any more as they are mostly underwater. Instead, there is now calm waters and an area that can be enjoyed as a state park. Large areas of rock bed are exposed and extensive fossil research is done. It's also a great place for viewing various wildlife. Also in the picture is the Falls of the Ohio River Bridge, with downtown Louisville as a backdrop. The bridge was originally built in 1870 to be used by Louisville & Nashville and Jefferson, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad. In 1919, the bridge had to be reconstructed and reopened in 1920. It is wide enough for two tracks but only one is in use today. Today, the bridge is owned by Louisville and Indiana Railroad. The largest span is on the KY side, which is 644 feet long and is a lift bridge. the entire bridge is 5218 ft. long.
Marion Memorial Bridge seen from Interstate 24 This bridge was built in 1929 to cross the Tennessee River for a new alignment of the Dixie Highway. Originally, there were toll booths on either side but they were removed in 1947. In the mid 1960's with the building of Nickajack Dam just downstream, which formed Nickajack Lake, the water level rose. The Bridge was rehabilitated and also hydraulically lifted 21 feet so that barge traffic could still pass below. While not the Dixie Highway anymore, it did carry the Cummings Highway, which is US41, US64 and US72. After Interstate 24 was built near the same place, traffic on this bridge shrank. A friend of mine who lived in the area told me how she always hated driving across this bridge because it is narrow and you fell like you could fall off the side. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Recently, the bridge was determined by the state to be structurally deficient. One week ago, on Jan. 9, 2012, the bridge was officially closed. In a couple of years, there will be a new, wider bridge at this location. For the full story, read this article: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/dec/28/tdot-to-close-mar...
On the Marion Memorial Bridge This bridge was built in 1929 to cross the Tennessee River for a new alignment of the Dixie Highway. Originally, there were toll booths on either side but they were removed in 1947. In the mid 1960's with the building of Nickajack Dam just downstream, which formed Nickajack Lake, the water level rose. The Bridge was rehabilitated and also hydraulically lifted 21 feet so that barge traffic could still pass below. While not the Dixie Highway anymore, it did carry the Cummings Highway, which is US41, US64 and US72. After Interstate 24 was built near the same place, traffic on this bridge shrank. A friend of mine who lived in the area told me how she always hated driving across this bridge because it is narrow and you fell like you could fall off the side. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Recently, the bridge was determined by the state to be structurally deficient. One week ago, on Jan. 9, 2012, the bridge was officially closed. In a couple of years, there will be a new, wider bridge at this location. For the full story, read this article: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/dec/28/tdot-to-close-mar...
Market Street Bridge (2012) The Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of years after its exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge.
On the Market Street Bridge (2012) The Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of years after its exstensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge.
Marion Memorial Bridge This bridge was built in 1929 to cross the Tennessee River for a new alignment of the Dixie Highway. Originally, there were toll booths on either side but they were removed in 1947. In the mid 1960's with the building of Nickajack Dam just downstream, which formed Nickajack Lake, the water level rose. The Bridge was rehabilitated and also hydraulically lifted 21 feet so that barge traffic could still pass below. While not the Dixie Highway anymore, it did carry the Cummings Highway, which is US41, US64 and US72. After Interstate 24 was built near the same place, traffic on this bridge shrank. A friend of mine who lived in the area told me how she always hated driving across this bridge because it is narrow and you fell like you could fall off the side. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Recently, the bridge was determined by the state to be structurally deficient. A couple of months ago, on Jan. 9, 2012, the bridge was officially closed. In a couple of years, there will be a new, wider bridge at this location. For the full story, read this article: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/dec/28/tdot-to-close-mar...
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge The George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge is a four-lane cantilevered truss bridge carrying US31 over the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It opened in 1929 and is today on the National Register of Historic Places. For full details: bridgehunter.com/ky/jefferson/clark/
Old Stone Fort Bridge - Manchester, TN This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Duck River at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, TN and is used to connect the campground to the main road. The one land bridge with a wooden driving surface was built in 1906 and crossed the Elk River at Dabbs Ford (Which as far as I can tell was about 20 miles away to the southeast). The bridge was relocated here in 1971 and rehabilitated in 2009. My favorite feature is the etched pattern at the top, as you don't see that too often around here.
Old Stone Fort Bridge - Manchester, TN This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Duck River at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, TN and is used to connect the campground to the main road. The one land bridge with a wooden driving surface was built in 1906 and crossed the Elk River at Dabbs Ford (Which as far as I can tell was about 20 miles away to the southeast). The bridge was relocated here in 1971 and rehabilitated in 2009. My favorite feature is the etched pattern at the top, as you don't see that too often around here. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/historic-park-tn/
Falls of the Ohio Bridge Northern Abutment The Falls of the Ohio bridge crosses the Ohio River from Louisville, KY on the south side to Indiana on the north side. The railroad bridge which is still in use dates back to 1919 with piers dating to 1870, so I suspect this area also dates to 1868. Made of stone with severals arhed doorways and windows, it looks like a castle. The entrances are all covered by a chain link fence, but when looking inside, the whole interior is hollow, with more vines growing along the walls. None of the resources I have checked know the original purpose of the structure.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (Florence Harbor View) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedstrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This waliking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (B/W view from Old Railroad Bridge) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedstrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This waliking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (View from Car) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedstrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This waliking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (North Shore View) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedstrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This waliking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (Close-up View) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedestrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This walking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
O'Neal Bridge - The Shoals, AL (Southern Bluff View) The O'Neal Bridge was built in 1939 to connect automobile traffic between Florence, Al on the north side to Sheffield and Muscle Shoals on the south side. The 2,071 ft. Cantilevered Warren through truss designed bridge crosses the Tennessee River. Highways US43 and US72 use the bridge that connects Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. The bridge was named in honor of Alabama's Father & Son governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmett O'Neal. When originally designing the bridge, engineers knew the southern side is on a bluff, and the northern side would need to be raised for the deck to be level. Dirt was excavated from the area to the west of bridge site on the north shore to form a hill, and the resulting empty space became Florence Harbor. Also, when the bridge was originally completed, there was a pedestrian lane in the middle. The sidewalk leading to the bridge proceeded down a ramp under the bridge, which then ramped back up to an area between the lanes to the walkway. This walking lane was removed in the 80's during a lane widening project, but the access ramp is still there in the south end, although locked.
The Old Railroad Bridge View #9 Looking up - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #8 Barge goes by the end - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #6 Pedestrain walkway - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charleston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearance over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service also used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #6 Old Pivot Piers - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #5 Gate to Block the tracks - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #4 Old Vehicle Entrance - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #3 Tracks to Nowhere - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #2 Pedestrian Walkway - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
The Old Railroad Bridge View #1 Tracks to Nowhere - Florence, AL The Old Railroad Bridge dates back over 140 years as an important crossing of the Tennessee River between Florence and Sheffield in The Shoals area of Alabama. Back in 1840, the first bridge at this location opened. It significantly damaged by tornadoes and storms all through the 1850's and eventually that bridge was destroyed during the Civil War. In 1870, the Memphis & Charlston Railroad decide to build another bridge at this spot. Over the next 120 years, there is quite a lengthy history about who got to use the bridge and changes to the bridges configuration. I'll hit some of the highlights, but below I'll link to a thorough history. Originally, there was not a method for tall ships to go through, so a drawbridge was installed in 1872 along the northern end. A new drawbridge was installed in 1906. In 1948, the drawbridge was replaced with a turn span was installed. (When the bridge was open to tall ship, this span pivoted or rotated counter-clockwise and had stone piers to rest upon.) In 1962, this segment was changed again to a lift bridge, raising to 350 feet of clearence over the water. In 1988, all railroads abandoned the bridge and the lift section was completely removed. This bridge not only carried railroads on the top, but also had a lower deck for vehicular traffic. This closed in 1939 with the opening of the O'Neal Bridge. Other railroads that used this bridge were Virginia & Georgia; Nashville, Florence & Sheffield; L&N; Southern; Around 1903, a streetcar service alsu used the rails to get passengers from one side to the other and it lasted until 1933. The complete history is here: www.oldrailroadbridge.org/index.php?option=com_content&am... In 1990, a preservation society began in an effort to restore the bridge. The old railroad bed leading to the upper portion of the bridge now has a large gate in front of it, so you can look across it, but go no further. Down below, the access area was cleaned up and the wood that had been rotting for over 50 years was replaced. Today, this lower deck is a pedestrian bridge where you can walk about 1500 feet to where the segment is missing, and then you have to turn around. Here are all 9 photos in my set www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/tags/1870railroadbr... Finally, the Library of Congress has some photos of this bridge dating back to 1976 www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20al1320&f...
Steam Train Mural - Bluff City, TN In the 1850's, the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad looked to connect Knoxville to Bristol. To get there, they needed to cross the Holston River. While the bridge no longer exists, the southern bridge abutment and piers still remain. On the abutment, artist Tim Cross painted this mural of a steam train coming out of a tunnel. Bluff City went through several name changes in the Nineteenth Century. The city was originally Choate's Ford and then Middletown. After the railroad came through town, it changed to Union. That's not a good name to have in the Confederacy, so during the Civil War, it changed to Zollicoffer in honor of a Confederate General. After the war, it went back to Union until 1887 when Bluff City became the permanent name. UPDATE: Late in 2014, this mural was repainted and looks a little different.
Railroad Bridge over Barren Fork - McMinnville, TN I can't find too much information on how old this bridge is, but there was a railroad line that ran from McMinnville to Tullahoma before the Civil War. During the war, the north destroyed every bridge on this line between the two cities, including the one that crossed the Barren Fork River, which I assume is at this same spot. Originally, there were multiple mills up and down the river through here, but in 1902, a hydroelectric dam was built, but is not in use anymore. According to a photo on the historical marker nearby, this bridge was already here when the dam was built. The dam is on the National register of Historic Places. At one time, the bridge was used by NCStL, and then by L&N, and then by CSX. Today, the tracks are used by the short line Caney Fork & Western Railroad, which connects CSX from Tullahoma to Manchester and Sparta. There are a couple of kids sitting on the nearest pier. Can you see them?
Railroad Bridge over Barren Fork - McMinnville, TN I can't find too much information on how old this bridge is, but there was a railroad line that ran from McMinnville to Tullahoma before the Civil War. During the war, the north destroyed every bridge on this line between the two cities, including the one that crossed the Barren Fork River, which I assume is at this same spot. Originally, there were multiple mills up and down the river through here, but in 1902, a hydroelectric dam was built, but is not in use anymore. According to a photo on the historical marker nearby, this bridge was already here when the dam was built. At one time, the bridge was used by NCStL, and then by L&N, and then by CSX. Today, the tracks are used by the short line Caney Fork & Western Railroad, which connects CSX from Tullahoma to Manchester and Sparta.
Railroad Bridge over Barren Fork - McMinnville, TN I can't find too much information on how old this bridge is, but there was a railroad line that ran from McMinnville to Tullahoma before the Civil War. During the war, the north destroyed every bridge on this line between the two cities, including the one that crossed the Barren Fork River, which I assume is at this same spot. Originally, there were multiple mills up and down the river through here, but in 1902, a hydroelectric dam was built, but is not in use anymore. According to a photo on the historical marker nearby, this bridge was already here when the dam was built. At one time, the bridge was used by NCStL, and then by L&N, and then by CSX. Today, the tracks are used by the short line Caney Fork & Western Railroad, which connects CSX from Tullahoma to Manchester and Sparta. There are a couple of kids sitting on the nearest pier. Can you see them?
Shoal Creek Bridge - Lawrenceburg, TN This 1933 Bridge of a Riveted Pratt Through truss design is on the west side of Lawrenceburg along Old Waynesboro Road (TN15). The bridge is open albeit functionally obsolete, but that's all right because there's a modern bridge that parallels this one and nobody needs to drive over it, unless they just really want to. Since this is the south, someone spray-painted the word Goober on the right side girder.
Shoal Creek Bridge The old Shoal Creek Bridge was opened in 1925 to cross Shoal Creek on the East Side of Florence, AL. If you were to look at the stripes painted on the deck of the bridge, it wouldn't look like it's wide enough to carry two lanes of traffic, but back in the 20's, it did, although it was a tight squeeze. When that was no longer sufficient, a second two-lane bridge was opened (In the 1960's, I think) to parallel this one. These days, there's too much traffic along US43 & US72, so in 2007 a six lane bridge was built. When the newest bridge was completed, the second bridge was removed and this one was gated up but kept for posterity, I suppose. The Camelback through truss design has a total of five similar length spans with each reaching about 160 ft. for a total span of about 800 ft.
Mist on the Holston River @ Bluff City, TN Bluff City is a town that went through multiple name changes but dates back to 1780 when the Overmountain Men crossed the Holston River here at Choate's Ford. The remains of a railroad bridge can also be seen here, with a stone pier and an abutment with a mural painted on it. Today, this section of the river is also known as Boone Lake. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/rural-small-town-tn/ 11 Small Towns In Rural Tennessee That Are Downright Delightful
Tennessee River Railroad Bridge (North View) - Chattanooga, TN This bridge was built in 1920 and reused piers from an earlier bridge. The bridge was built by Cincinnati Southern Railway, which was owned by the city of Cincinnati. I believe the city still owns this bridge, and over they years they have leased its use to Southern and today Norfolk Southern. The main span is a lift bridge, and has been that way since 1920, but was a swing bridge in a previous time. The bridge is barely downstream from Chickamauga Dam, and while it still can lift, it doesn't happen too often anymore. It is possible to see the bridge from either side of the Tennessee River. On the north side, you can see it while driving along TVA Access Road, although there's nowhere to park. On the south side, there is parking for the end of the Tennessee Riverwalk behind the Chattanooga State Community College
A Spot to See the Tennessee River Railroad Bridge - Chattanooga, TN This bridge was built in 1920 and reused piers from an earlier bridge. The bridge was built by Cincinnati Southern Railway, which was owned by the city of Cincinnati. I believe the city still owns this bridge, and over they years they have leased its use to Southern and today Norfolk Southern. The main span is a lift bridge, and has been that way since 1920, but was a swing bridge in a previous time. The bridge is barely downstream from Chickamauga Dam, and while it still can lift, it doesn't happen too often anymore. It is possible to see the bridge from either side of the Tennessee River. On the north side, you can see it while driving along TVA Access Road, although there's nowhere to park. On the south side, there is parking for the end of the Tennessee Riverwalk behind the Chattanooga State Community College
Tennessee River Railroad Bridge (South view) - Chattanooga, TN This bridge was built in 1920 and reused piers from an earlier bridge. The bridge was built by Cincinnati Southern Railway, which was owned by the city of Cincinnati. I believe the city still owns this bridge, and over they years they have leased its use to Southern and today Norfolk Southern. The main span is a lift bridge, and has been that way since 1920, but was a swing bridge in a previous time. The bridge is barely downstream from Chickamauga Dam, and while it still can lift, it doesn't happen too often anymore. It is possible to see the bridge from either side of the Tennessee River. On the north side, you can see it while driving along TVA Access Road, although there's nowhere to park. On the south side, there is parking for the end of the Tennessee Riverwalk behind the Chattanooga State Community College
Marion Memorial Bridge (Fall 2012 Update) This bridge was built in 1929 to cross the Tennessee River for a new alignment of the Dixie Highway. Originally, there were toll booths on either side but they were removed in 1947. In the mid 1960's with the building of Nickajack Dam just downstream, which formed Nickajack Lake, the water level rose. The Bridge was rehabilitated and also hydraulically lifted 21 feet so that barge traffic could still pass below. While not the Dixie Highway anymore, it did carry the Cummings Highway, which is US41, US64 and US72. After Interstate 24 was built near the same place, traffic on this bridge shrank. A friend of mine who lived in the area told me how she always hated driving across this bridge because it is narrow and you fell like you could fall off the side. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Recently, the bridge was determined by the state to be structurally deficient. Early in the year, on Jan. 9, 2012, the bridge was officially closed. In a couple of years, there will be a new, wider bridge at this location. For the full story, read this article: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/dec/28/tdot-to-close-mar...
Market Street Bridge (Just Before Sundown) The Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga, TN just a couple of years after its extensive renovations were finished. What makes this bridge different that any other bridge I've seen is its a Double-Leaf overhead counterweight Bascule Bridge.
Chattanooga Landmarks: Market Street Bridge & Chattanooga Aquarium Seen from across the Tennessee River soon before sundown.
Walnut Street Bridge North Shore Approach Abutments The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Blue Boy Pull Toy #1 and Walnut Street Bridge Blue Boy Pull Toy #1 by John Petrey is a large blue Rhino on a pull cart. This is public art is located along the North Shore at Coolidge Park. According to the Public Art Chattanooga website, this was scheduled to be removed in 2011 but I saw it twice in 2012. The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walnut Street Bridge with Winter Snowflakes The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walnut Street Bridge at Dusk with a Towboat The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. This photo was taken through a window while eating aboard the Delta Queen.
Walnut Street Bridge at Night The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. This photo was taken from the deck of the Delta Queen. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unbelievable-tn-nights/ What Was Photographed At Night In Tennessee Is Almost Unbelievable or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-architecture/ These 7 Pieces Of Architectural Brilliance In Tennessee Could WOW Anyone
Walnut Street Bridge at Dusk The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parks Covered Bridge - Trimble, TN Obion County farmer Emerson E. Parks built this bridge, the Parks or Trimble Covered Bridge, in 1904 to span a drainage ditch dividing two of his fields on his farm. Although the bridge’s original purpose was agricultural, local traffic also used it until 1928, when the state built a state route with a modern bridge nearby. The bridge remained in use on Trimble's farm until 1997. At that time, due to erosion at the original site that had endangered the historic bridge, the community salvaged as much material as possible and rebuilt the bridge in a city park in Trimble, which resulted in the bridge being delisted from the National Register of Historic Places. This is what it looked like in 1993: bridgehunter.com/photos/24/68/246838-L.jpg The wooden bridge is 59 ft. long, 11.4 feet wide, and has 10 ft. of vertical clearance. A gable roof originally covered the bridge, but a tornado destroyed the original roof in 1914. After the tornado, Parks replaced the gable roof with a flat shed roof. It is one of a small number of Covered bridges in Tennessee. There are also ones in Elizabethton, Sevierville, Lawrenceburg, Red Boiling Springs and Greene County. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-covered-bridges/ These 7 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Tennessee Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time
Cincinnati From Above #15 Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge For those of us that have a greater love of photography than a fear of heights, there is a popular observation deck in downtown Cincinnati. Carew Tower is a 49 story, 574-foot skyscraper that was the tallest in town until 2010. For a couple of dollars, visitors can take an elevator up to about the 47th floor, then walk to anotehr elevator which goes the last part of the way where you can walk around the roof. From here, on a clear day you can see for miles. This series of 20 photos was taken in 2007 back when my camera had a 10X optical zoom. www.cincinnati-transit.net/southern.html
Cincinnati From Above #11: Clay Wade Bailey and C&O Bridges For those of us that have a greater love of photography than a fear of heights, there is a popular observation deck in downtown Cincinnati. Carew Tower is a 49 story, 574-foot skyscraper that was the tallest in town until 2010. For a couple of dollars, visitors can take an elevator up to about the 47th floor, then walk to anotehr elevator which goes the last part of the way where you can walk around the roof. From here, on a clear day you can see for miles. This series of 20 photos was taken in 2007 back when my camera had a 10X optical zoom. A vehicular Bridge parallels a railroad bridge over the ohio river. www.cincinnati-transit.net/claywade.html
Cincinnati From Above #8: Purple People Bridge For those of us that have a greater love of photography than a fear of heights, there is a popular observation deck in downtown Cincinnati. Carew Tower is a 49 story, 574-foot skyscraper that was the tallest in town until 2010. For a couple of dollars, visitors can take an elevator up to about the 47th floor, then walk to anotehr elevator which goes the last part of the way where you can walk around the roof. From here, on a clear day you can see for miles. This series of 20 photos was taken in 2007 back when my camera had a 10X optical zoom. This bridge was completed in 1872 as the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Bridge. Over the years, it has been modified for vehicular traffic. More recently, the tracks and cars are gone and it is a pedestrian bridge, with a purple repaint. You can even take a tour where you walk along the top of it. www.cincinnati-transit.net/ln.html
Cincinnati From Above #6: Big Mac Bridge For those of us that have a greater love of photography than a fear of heights, there is a popular observation deck in downtown Cincinnati. Carew Tower is a 49 story, 574-foot skyscraper that was the tallest in town until 2010. For a couple of dollars, visitors can take an elevator up to about the 47th floor, then walk to anotehr elevator which goes the last part of the way where you can walk around the roof. From here, on a clear day you can see for miles. This series of 20 photos was taken in 2007 back when my camera had a 10X optical zoom. The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge carries Interstate 471 over the Ohio River. It's nicknamed the Big Mac Bridge since it's under the golden arches. www.cincinnati-transit.net/bigmac.html
Cincinnati From Above #2: Roebling Bridge For those of us that have a greater love of photography than a fear of heights, there is a popular observation deck in downtown Cincinnati. Carew Tower is a 49 story, 574-foot skyscraper that was the tallest in town until 2010. For a couple of dollars, visitors can take an elevator up to about the 47th floor, then walk to anotehr elevator which goes the last part of the way where you can walk around the roof. From here, on a clear day you can see for miles. This series of 20 photos was taken in 2007 back when my camera had a 10X optical zoom. The historic Cincinnati and Covington Suspension Bridge opened in 1866 to cross the Ohio River. Since then, it's been renamed after its designer John A. Roebling who went on to design the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1983. www.cincinnati-transit.net/suspension.html
David Crockett State Park Covered Bridge David Crockett State Park is in Lawrenceburg, TN at the site where the historic figure once operated a mill. In 1959, the park built a covered bridge over the stream and dam for the reconstructed mill at the park. A storm washed away the original covered bridge here in 1998 but the state rebuilt it in 1999 for the one we see here. There is also a pedestrian lane on this side of the bridge. The pond was full of frogs and turtles when I was there. There aren't too many vintage covered bridges left in Tennessee. (I think there are only three or four.) In East Tennessee, there's the Doe River Covered Bridge in Elizabethton and the Harrisburg Bridge of Sevierville. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-covered-bridges/ These 7 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Tennessee Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time or here: here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/covered-bridge-tn/ There’s A Covered Bridge Trail In Tennessee And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/covered-bridge-trail-tn/ The Enchanting Covered Bridge Hike In Tennessee That’s Perfect For An Autumn Day
Clinch River Bridge - Clinton, TN This 1939 bridge by Bethlehem Steel Co. carries highway US25W over the Clinch River in Anderson County, TN. It is believed to be the only Continuous Warren Camelback Through Truss in the state. Update: This bridge is now scheduled for replacement and demolition by TDOT, although I don't know the timetable. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-bridges/ You’ll Want To Cross These 15 Amazing Bridges In Tennessee 13) We’d go running along that path – look at the view
Collins River Bridge near Rock Island The largest truss on this bridge was originally erected in 1887-1889 as part of the Hyde’s Ferry Bridge located in Davidson County. Eugene Falconnet designed the bridge, and the Mount Vernon Bridge Company erected it. In 1917 Davidson County awarded a contract to the Nashville Bridge Company to relocate two spans from the Hyde’s Ferry Bridge and gave this span to the Nashville Bridge Company. The Nashville Bridge Company stored it until 1924 when the company erected it at this site. Arthur Dyer, president of the Nashville Bridge Company, often used this bridge as an example of the superiority of truss bridges over concrete due to their mobility. This bridge is located near the 1916 Great Falls Dam, a major power source in the area. In 1922, That dam was raised 35 feet and the bridge which had been located here had to be replaced to accomidate the higher water level. Consequently, the Nashville Bridge Company removed the existing truss bridge from this site in 1924 and erected a new bridge using the stored truss from the Hydes Ferry Bridge. TVA maintained responsibility for this bridge from the 1930s when they took over the nearby dam until 1982 when the road became state highway TN287. In 1986, a new two-lane bridge was completed parallel to this one and TDOT converted this one into a pedestrian bridge. From there, ownership was transferred to the TN Department of Conservation so that the bridge would be part of a nature trail at Rock Island State Park. Today, the bridge is off limits as both sides are fenced off and the park is hoping to someday raise funds to refurbish the historic bridge for future pedestrian use. Technical details of the bridge are found in the book "Tennessee's Survey Report for Historic Highway Bridges" where this is entry #112: "Top chords and end posts are channels with lacing, and diagonals and the bottom chords are paired rectilinear eyebars. Verticals are channels with lacing except hip verticals which are paired rectilinear eyerods. Counters are single rectilinear tie rods. The bottom chords are below the floor beams, a somewhat unusual arrangement. The other spans are a 200-foot pin-connected Parker through truss, two 75-foot riveted Warren pony trusses, and three 20-foot steel I-beam approaches. The bridge has a curb-to-curb width of 15 feet and an out-to-out width of 17 feet. The substructure is concrete. Composition of the members of the 1924 trusses is typical. The Parker’s top chords and end posts are channels with lacing. Bottom chords, diagonals and counters are angles with battens. Verticals are paired angles with lacing. The Warrens’ top chords are channels, and the end posts are channels with battens. Bottom chords, verticals, and diagonals are angles with battens."
Great Falls Dam Bridge - Rock Island, TN Great Falls Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Caney Fork, straddling the county line between White County and Warren County. It is the only dam outside the Tennessee River watershed owned and operated by TVA. The dam impounds the Great Falls Lake, and its tailwaters feed into Center Hill Lake. The completion of Great Falls Dam in 1917 was an engineering triumph, marking the first successful attempt to impound the volatile and flood-prone Caney Fork. The dam is also notable for its design, utilizing a mostly underground conduit to carry water from the reservoir via a tributary to the Power House 0.75 miles (1.21 km) downstream from the dam. The dam and its tailwaters are surrounded by Rock Island State Park. The bridge was first built in 1925. The first time I ever saw it was in 2004. It was still open then but closed soon afterward. It was the first wood surface bridge I ever drove over, and boy was I nervous! At the time, the bridge was also one way, but I'm not sure if it was always like that. Today, the dam and bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1994, this dam and bridge was a filming location for the movie "The Specialist" starring Sylvester Stallone and James Woods. It is featured prominently in the opening scene of the movie as the their two characters are supposed to blow up the bridge while a Colombian drug lord is driving over it. I guess the movie producers felt it looked like something from a third world nation! Someone has uploaded this segment of the film to youtube in case you're interested, but keep in mind it's from an R-Rated movie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0i5atnJc4
Great Falls Dam and Bridge - Rock Island, TN Great Falls Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Caney Fork, straddling the county line between White County and Warren County. It is the only dam outside the Tennessee River watershed owned and operated by TVA. The dam impounds the Great Falls Lake, and its tailwaters feed into Center Hill Lake. The completion of Great Falls Dam in 1917 was an engineering triumph, marking the first successful attempt to impound the volatile and flood-prone Caney Fork. The dam is also notable for its design, utilizing a mostly underground conduit to carry water from the reservoir via a tributary to the Power House 0.75 miles (1.21 km) downstream from the dam. The dam and its tailwaters are surrounded by Rock Island State Park. The bridge was first built in 1925. The first time I ever saw it was in 2004. It was still open then but closed soon afterward. It was the first wood surface bridge I ever drove over, and boy was I nervous! At the time, the bridge was also one way, but I'm not sure if it was always like that. Today, the dam and bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1994, this dam and bridge was a filming location for the movie "The Specialist" starring Sylvester Stallone and James Woods. It is featured prominently in the opening scene of the movie as the their two characters are supposed to blow up the bridge while a Colombian drug lord is driving over it. I guess the movie producers felt it looked like something from a third world nation! Someone has uploaded this segment of the film to youtube in case you're interested, but keep in mind it's from an R-Rated movie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0i5atnJc4
Engineer Street Bridge - Corbin, KY This bridge was originally built by the L&N Railroad at a different location. In 1902, the railroad offered the bridge to the city of Corbin, where it was used for automobile traffic over Lynn Camp Creek for Engineer Street. It was one of only two bridges in Kentucky that was a Pratt through truss with Phoenix columns as it was built by the Phoenix Iron Co. In the early 1990's when the bridge was quite structurally deficient, it was closed to traffic. Since it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, the town wanted to save the bridge. Today, it has been rehabilitated as a pedestrian bridge as part of a city park.
Walnut Street Bridge at Night The Walnut Street Bridge is a Six-span through truss bridge over the Tennessee River on Walnut Street. It opened in 1891 and is a length of 2,370 ft. The bridge was closed to auto traffic in 1978, sat in disrepair for about a decade and then was converted into one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Now, the bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. This photo was taken along the North Shore at Coolidge Park.
Marion Memorial Bridge & I-24 Bridge over Nickajack Lake Marion Memorial Bridge is the historic bridge in the area to cross the Tennessee River / Nickajack Lake. It has been closed for construction for over a year as a wider bridge is needed at the location. What I don't know yet is how they intend to upgrade the bridge here. Are they going to turn the original bridge into a two-lane eastbound bridge while placing a two-lane westbound bridge next to it? Are they going to put all the lanes on a new bridge and leave the old one just for decoration or pedestrians? Are they going to widen the existing bridge's superstructure (os ir that even possible)? If anyone knows, let me know. Of course, the other bridge in the picture is for Interstate 24, which is probably used by 10x as many people. Also in the picture is Hales Bar Dam. The view is from highway TN156 (Shellmound Rd.) where it crosses the side of a mountain.
Old US31 Bridge at Garden City, AL This old bridge with a main Parker through truss pluss two additional Pratt trusses crosses Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River which formers the boundary between Cullman County and Blount County. It was made obsolete when the newer bridge (where I am taking this photo from) replaced it in 1960. My GPS says the old road is passable, but there are barriers to prevent vehicular access across it. It's tough to see but there's also a railroad bridge behind it. Plans are underway to officially make this a pedestrian bridge, although you can walk across it now. If it becomes a park, the overgrowth will be cleaned up and it will be made safer. There are also concrete stairs that lead from the road to the river bed below.
Old Toccoa River Bridge - McCaysville, GA Also known as the Bridge Street Bridge, this 1928 Camelback through truss bridge is only about 15 feet from the Tennessee State Line. When it was built, it carried Highway GA 5 with it's 149 foot span but a new bridge was opened in 1936 a block away to carry most of the traffic.
The Singing Bridge - Frankfort, KY This bridge has a metal grate style deck, so when cars drive over it, the sound is a humming (or if you stretch your imagination, a singing) sound. The bridge was built in 1893 to connect the historic downtown Franklin area to the other side of the Kentucky River. Eventually, US60 also crossed here, but eventually that highway was routed over a more modern bridge. The bridge has a Pennsylvania through truss design, has a length of 405 ft. and is a contributing resource to the Franklin Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Two Bridges in Downtown Frankfort, KY In the West side of the Historic Downtown Frankfort area are a pair of old bridges next to each other and crossing the Kentucky River. On the left is the Kentucky River Railroad Bridge. It was built in 1929 by the American Bridge Company with a Pennsylvania Through Truss. It is still in use by RJ Corman Railroad, but back then it would have been used by L&N. On the right is the Broadway Bridge (and was at one time called the Blue Bridge, although it's rusty and not blue anymore.) It is a Baltimore Petit through truss bridge built in 1910. Automobile Traffic has been closed on this bridge for a long time as a newer bridge has replaced it to the north. It was still open for pedestrian travel for a while, but with it rated with a superstructure having imminent failure, the bridge is now fenced off.
Big Sandy River Bridge - near Bruceton, TN This is a Pratt pony truss bridge over Big Sandy River on Old Bruceton Road. In the area, Old Bruceton Road was originally part of the Memphis-to-Bristol Highway which became TN1 and then US70. The old road parallels US70 in the area, and with the closing of the bridge, the old road is diverted to the new highway. I'm not sure what the purpose of the vertical beam and what's left of the horizontal beam across the front.
Frankfort Railroad Tunnel The 518 foot Franklin Tunnel was built by the Lexington & Frankfort Railroad in 1849. Most everything on the east side of the old part of town is up an old hill, including Main Street which is above the tunnel. However, the tracks follow the river out of town. (The old Kentucky State Arsenal is up there, too and can barely be seen through the trees.) The tunnel today is part of the RJ Corman line as two trains a day pass through here. Many older tunnels get bigger over time and this one is no exception. RJ Corman acquired the line in 2004 and raised the tunnel in 2007 from a height of 16' to 20.5'.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #6 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #5: Spillway side Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #4 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 bulit this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #3 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #2 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level.
Cumberland Mountain State Park Stone Arch Bridge View #1 Also known as Byrd Creek Bridge, this concrete stone arch bridge is the centerpiece of the Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, TN. Here, a dam was built on Byrd Creek forming a lake on the southeast side. Highway TN419 carries the seven span bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Cumberland Homesteads Historic District. Byrd Creek Dam is the largest masonry structure ever built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Here is the text of the nearby historic marker: Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps' Company 3464 built this unsuspended bridge between 1935 and 1940, for a 30-acre impoundment of Byrd's Creek. Three thousand five hundred and fifty cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated and the core, containing 8,000 tons of concrete, is faced with Crab Orchard stone for the 319-foot span. Seven spillways, rising 28 feet above the stream bed, carry the 18-foot roadway approximately 16 feet above water level. This photo has been used with permission by Stonebridge family Counseling: stonebridgefamily.weebly.com/contact-us.html
Henley Street Bridge - Now reopened in 2014 This historic bridge over the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville was closed in 2011 for a complete rebuild. I drove over it on June 21, 2014 a few days after it reopened at a cost of $32 Million. The Open-Spandrel arch bridge originally completed in 1931 carries US441 and is the start of the Chapman Highway to Gatlinburg. For the full story: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henley_Street_Bridge
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge View #5 There are 15 bridges that cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, and this one is the newest after it opened in 2008. It is one of two pedestrian bridges, but the first one built specifically for that purpose. In it part of the Nashville Greenway system connecting Two Rivers Park on the south to Shelby Bottoms on the north. For more info: www.americantrails.org/resources/structures/Cumberland-Ri...
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge View #4 There are 15 bridges that cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, and this one is the newest after it opened in 2008. It is one of two pedestrian bridges, but the first one built specifically for that purpose. In it part of the Nashville Greenway system connecting Two Rivers Park on the south to Shelby Bottoms on the north. For more info: www.americantrails.org/resources/structures/Cumberland-Ri...
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge View #3 There are 15 bridges that cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, and this one is the newest after it opened in 2008. It is one of two pedestrian bridges, but the first one built specifically for that purpose. In it part of the Nashville Greenway system connecting Two Rivers Park on the south to Shelby Bottoms on the north. For more info: www.americantrails.org/resources/structures/Cumberland-Ri...
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge View #2 There are 15 bridges that cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, and this one is the newest after it opened in 2008. It is one of two pedestrian bridges, but the first one built specifically for that purpose. In it part of the Nashville Greenway system connecting Two Rivers Park on the south to Shelby Bottoms on the north. For more info: www.americantrails.org/resources/structures/Cumberland-Ri... Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-bridges/ You’ll Want To Cross These 15 Amazing Bridges In Tennessee 12) This dusty, pretty Tennessee bridge hardly looks like it belongs in the state. or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/never-knew-tn/ 6 Amazing Tennessee Secrets You Never Knew Existed
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge View #1 There are 15 bridges that cross the Cumberland River in Nashville, and this one is the newest after it opened in 2008. It is one of two pedestrian bridges, but the first one built specifically for that purpose. In it part of the Nashville Greenway system connecting Two Rivers Park on the south to Shelby Bottoms on the north. For more info: www.americantrails.org/resources/structures/Cumberland-Ri...
US62 Cumberland River Bridge Built in 1952, this bridge carries US62 and US641 across the Cumberland River just upstream from the Land Between the Lakes area. It is a Cantilevered Warren through and deck truss that is 1466 ft. long. You can see video of the drive over it here: youtu.be/DsUjtvvqyNs?t=5m19s
Boyd's Bridge (East Side) - Knoxville, TN Boyd's Bridge was built in 1949 to carry Strawberry Plains Rd. over the Holston River. At a length of 855 feet, it is a Three-span continuous Warren riveted through truss built by the Virginia Bridge Co.
Boyd's Bridge - Knoxville, TN Boyd's Bridge was built in 1949 to carry Strawberry Plains Rd. over the Holston River. At a length of 855 feet, it is a Three-span continuous Warren riveted through truss built by the Virginia Bridge Co. Hello to anyone who found this photo here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-bridges/ You’ll Want To Cross These 15 Amazing Bridges In Tennessee 15) Here’s Knoxville, showing off.
Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge - Knoxville Located in downtown Knoxville, this railroad bridge now used by Norfolk Southern has elements dating back to the Civil War, but has been rebuilt several times. The stone piers and approaches are the oldest element of the bridge, dating back to the 1850s. Wooden spans were completed in 1867. In 1903, wooden spans were replaced with a steel trestle. It underwent a major rebuild in 1940. A tugboat hit one of the piers in 1993 and that pier was fortified. The center span of the bridge is a Pratt through truss and the other segments are Warren deck trusses. The original builder of the bridge was Knoxville & Charleston Railroad which chartered in 1852. In the 1870s, they became the Knoxville & Augusta Railway. In 1890, they were bought out by East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway. Then, in 1894 they were bought out by Southern Railway. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/romantic-tn/ 10 Romantic Tennessee Destinations That’ll Get Your Blood Pumpin’ 7) Walk Old City
Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge - Knoxville Located in downtown Knoxville, this railroad bridge now used by Norfolk Southern has elements dating back to the Civil War, but has been rebuilt several times. The stone piers and approaches are the oldest element of the bridge, dating back to the 1850s. Wooden spans were completed in 1867. In 1903, wooden spans were replaced with a steel trestle. It underwent a major rebuild in 1940. A tugboat hit one of the piers in 1993 and that pier was fortified. The center span of the bridge is a Pratt through truss and the other segments are Warren deck trusses. The original builder of the bridge was Knoxville & Charleston Railroad which chartered in 1852. In the 1870s, they became the Knoxville & Augusta Railway. In 1890, they were bought out by East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway. Then, in 1894 they were bought out by Southern Railway.
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Ver. 6) This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old railbed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Ver. 5) This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old railbed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. If you look closely, you can see a Parks Department employee taking a close look to ensure the safety of the bridge. For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Ver. 4) This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old railbed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Ver. 3) This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old railbed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/undeniable-tn-home/ 11 Undeniable Reasons Why Tennessee Will Always Be Home
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Ver. 2) This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old railbed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old rail-bed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. Order this as a Post Card! Order this as a Poster! For other views of this bridge: www.flickr.com/search/?sort=relevance&text=cumberland... For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm Thanks everybody, this photo has made Explore peaking at #60! Hello to anyone who found this here: www.homesnacks.net/41-photos-of-tennessee-that-will-make-... 41 Photos of Tennessee That Will Make You Want to Move There or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/unknown-tennessee/ 14 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The State Of Tennessee or here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-scenery/ These 15 Mind-Blowing Sceneries Totally Define Tennessee
Running Water Creek Bridge Anyone who has ever traveled Interstate 24 through Marion County, TN has seen this impressive bridge. A bridge was first built across this valley by Nashville and Chattanooga railroad. You can read more about the Civil war significance on this historic marker: seemidtn.com/gallery3/index.php?album=historical-markers/... The current version of the deck plate girder bridge was built in 1968 and used by CSX. Highway TN134 also passes under the bridge and was the main road through the area before the Interstate. Also before the interstate, the bridge appeared much more impressive, as it looked even higher before the roadway in the valley built it up
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) southern view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) east road view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) truss detail - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) driving view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) East low view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) South low view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Cordell Hull Bridge (2014 reopened) South Street view - Carthage, TN Originally Built in 1936 and recently reopened, the Cordell Hull Bridge crosses the Cumberland River in Carthage, TN. (The Smith County Courthouse tower is visible on the left.) Work on the bridge began in 1934 and is named after the former US Secretary of State Cordell Hull who lived in the area. The bridge is a 3 span continuous truss at a length of 1412 ft. with the main span over the river at 316 ft. The southwest side of the bridge reaches highway US70N which runs along a bluff near the river. The northwest side intersects with Main St. near the city's central business district. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The bridge was closed in 2007 when a routine TDOT inspection found the superstructure was in critical condition. Repairs began in August 2011 and they replaced all of the concrete bridge deck and guard rails. The remaining truss, lattice work and rivets were preserved with blast cleaning and then painted white. (It had been green.) The bridge reopened on July 2, 2014.
Old Stonewall Bridge This is The abandoned Caney Fork River Bridge, also known as Old Stonewall Bridge in Smith County, TN. in 1901, the landowners on either side petitioned the county court to build a bridge here across the Caney Fork River near Trousdale's Ferry. The sold stock in the new Caney Fork Bridge Company to finance the bridge. The court gave them permission to build this bridge, to collect tolls equal to the ferry rate, and then give the county the right to purchase the bridge within 30 years at market price. At a cost of $12,000 the Chicago Bridge Company built the bridge in 1907-08. Then in 1927, it was sold to the county. It was in use along the Lebanon-Cookeville road until 1973 when the state built a new bridge for TN264 (From where this photo was taken). The side of the bridge on the right is upon a bluff and the left side gradually slopes down to ground level. The bridge is a total of 703 feet long with the main 200 foot Camelback through truss seen here. The rest of the bridge to the left is a collection of Pratt truss segments along with Steel I beams forming a 90 degree curve. Following that is another 200 foot segment masonry fill approach. Unfortunately, all of that is on private property and this is about the only view you can get. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/tn-rivers/ There’s Something Incredible About These 12 Rivers In Tennessee
Abandoned Tennessee Central Trestle over Marks Creek This abandoned railroad trestle crosses Mark's Creek in Cheatham County. This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned. While there have been nearly 25 years for the trees to grow through the tracks, the real obstacle is the trestle just stops about 10 feet to the right of the photo. Here, the tracks used to cross Chapmansboro Rd. and then the rail-bed becomes what is now the Rails-to-Trails Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail. Hello to anyone who found this here: www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/abandoned-tn-in-nature/ 12 Abandoned Places In Tennessee That Nature Is Reclaiming
Eggner's Ferry Bridge This old bridge made national headlines in January 2012 when a boat crashed into this bridge, causing one of the spans to fall down. The bridge that opened in 1932 and carries US68 across the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake has since reopened but is in the process of being replaced. You can read more about the incident here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggner%27s_Ferry_Bridge#January_201... When looking at the photos, it's easy to spot the new truss. KYDOT is already starting construction on the replacement, so if you'd like to see it yourself, there isn't much time. Here is a video of me driving over all of the Land Between the Lakes bridges: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsUjtvvqyNs UPDATE: This bridge was demolished July 2016. Here is video: www.wsmv.com/story/32523095/crews-demolish-old-eggners-fe...
Cheatham County Bicentennial Trail Bridge (Road View) This view is from Chapmansboro Rd. from where it crosses Sycamore Creek. This bridge was originally built in 1901 by the Tennessee Central Railway as they extended their rail line from Nashville west to Clarksville. Around 1990, the tracks west of Ashland City were abandoned and soon many people wanted to convert the old rail-bed and this bridge to a pedestrian trail. With a partnership between the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the Cheatham County Parks Department, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail was built and it utilized the old bridge. (The trail parallels the Cumberland River but actually crosses Sycamore Creek.) The iron Parker through truss bridge with a length of 550 ft. was built by American Bridge Co. For other views of this bridge: www.flickr.com/search/?sort=relevance&text=cumberland... For the full story: www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringfeatures/trailmonth/a... or: www.cumberlandrivertrail.org/history.htm
Dr. James E. Fisher Bridge This bridge carries US70N (TN24) over Roundlick Creek in Smith County, TN. It connects the small communities of Rome and Rock City. The through truss bridge was built in 1940 and rehabilitated in 1991. The bridge combines elements of a Warren truss with a Parker truss. This area underneath the bridge is the same access point to visit the historic Rome Ferry.
Hernando DeSoto Bridge at Dusk - Memphis This iconic bridge carries Interstate 40 over the Mississippi river near downtown Memphis, TN. Built in 1973, this two span steel through arch bridge has a total length of 1.8 miles. The length of the bridge covered by the arches is 1800 feet. This view is taken from Tom Lee Park.
North Fork Little River Bridge - Hopkinsville, KY Located in Downtown Hopkinsville, this dual stone arch bridge built in 1904 carries 7th street over the North Fork of the Little River. The bridge is viewable from Little River Park.
Gateway Bridge AKA Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge Located in downtown Nashville, this bridge carries auto traffic over the Cumberland River. It opened in 2004 as an auto replacement for the older Shelby Street which became pedestrian only. This bridge is a steel arch bridge with a total length of 1,600 ft. This photo was taken in 2015 from the east bank at the new Cumberland Park.
Bridges of South Chickamauga Five Points Crossing the South Chickamauga Creek at this spot is five bridges, hence the name Five Points. Some of them are visible here. (Barely visible) The first bridge to cross here was for the Western & Atlantic Railroad in the late 1840's. All that's left of this bridge are the stone piers. Next, the tallest bridge is the old Southern Railway bridge that is currently used by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for their Missionary Ridge local excursion. The piers used to support two tracks but only one remains today. The Pratt Through Truss bridge is part of a CSX spur line originally built to reach the Volunteer Army Ammunitions Plant. Today, the spur line serves the new Volkswagon plant at the same site. Not pictured 500 feet to the south is the CSX main line. Also not pictured is the Norfolk Southern main line which does not cross the creek. For auto traffic, Lightfoot Mill Rd. crosses here where this picture is located. It was built in the 1980s and replaced a small truss bridge. If you look closely, the thin bridge close to the water is for a sewer line.
Bridges of South Chickamauga Five Points Crossing the South Chickamauga Creek at this spot is five bridges, hence the name Five Points. Some of them are visible here. (Not pictured) the first bridge to cross here was for the Western & Atlantic Railroad in the late 1840's. All that's left of this bridge are the stone piers. Next, the tallest bridge is the old Southern Railway bridge that is currently used by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for their Missionary Ridge local excursion. This photo was taken from the window of that excursion. The Pratt Through Truss bridge is part of a CSX spur line originally built to reach the Volunteer Army Ammunitions Plant. Today, the spur line serves the new Volkswagon plant at the same site and the bridge has been reinforced. Not pictured 500 feet to the south is the CSX main line. Also not pictured is the Norfolk Southern main line which does not cross the creek. For auto traffic, Lightfoot Mill Rd. crosses here and is the bridge furthest away. It was built in the 1980s and replaced a small truss bridge. The thin bridge close to the water is for a sewer line.
CSX Tennessee River Bridge - Knoxville This railroad bridge near downtown Knoxville was built in 1966 to cross the Tennessee River and is currently used by CSX (originally L&N). It is a camelback through truss bridge where the main span is a polygonal Warren through truss.
Knoxville's two Tennessee River railroad bridges In the background is the 1966 CSX bridge: flic.kr/p/tHK8bG In the foreground is the Southern Railroad bridge with piers dating back to 1852, but has been rebuilt several times. flic.kr/p/ph6wep
Henry R. Lawrence Memorial Bridge Also known as the Lake Barkley US68 Bridge in Trigg County, KY, this was built in 1932 to cross the Cumberland River. With the building of Barkley Dam in 1966, the river became Barkley Lake, so the bridge had to be raised and extended. The main through truss is about 320 feet long and the total length is 3,104 feet. This bridge is slated for replacement so enjoy it while you can. Here is some video of the crossing the three historic bridges at Land Between the Lakes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsUjtvvqyNs Update: This bridge was demolished on April 11, 2018
Cumberland Park Elevator This elevator has been added to the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (formerly Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge) at Cumberland Park. Not only does this elevator offer a shortcut so that people don't have to walk all the way to the end of the bridge to get to ground level, it also helps people get to some of the meeting space of the recently renovated Nashville Bridge Company building just to the left of this picture
Chattanooga Bridge Pier Art In Chattanooga, it seems like there are railroad tracks everywhere you go. Here is a spot visible from East 11th St. where there are some abandoned railroad bridge piers that have been painted. Many people might consider useless conrete piers a blight to the community (I wouldn't) but converting it to a community art project looks better. I tried to find more info on this project, but found no results. Other local landmarks: The Chattanooga Choo Choo is in the background and Lookout Mountain completes the backdrop. I like Star Wars but the Stormtrooper seems out of place. See the spot on a google map here: www.google.com/maps/@35.041316,-85.302486,3a,37.5y,244h,8... as a neat before & after comparison, check out what this area looked like in 2007 via google street. totally different: www.google.com/maps/@35.040601,-85.302868,3a,75y,303.61h,...
Mud Island Monoriail - Memphis, TN Also known as the Memphis Suspension Railway, the Mud Island Monorail connects downtown Memphis with the Mud Island tourist attraction crossing the Wolf River Lagoon. The monorail opened on July 3, 1982 and is the most popular way to visit the island. (You can also drive and pay to park, or for free you can walk the pedestrian bridge above the monorail. There are two monorail cars that were constructed in Switzerland in 1981. The pair are connected by a 3,500 ft. cable which causes them to simultaneously shuttle back and forth on parallel tracks on the 1,700 ft. bridge. Each car can hold 180 people and it travels at 7 MPH.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge This tall cable-stayed bridge that crosses Tampa Bay can be seen from miles around. Opening in 1987, it allows Interstate 275 and US19 to cross the bay over a length of 5.5 miles in Pinellas County.
View of Henley St. Bridge from Fort Dickerson Park While it's not a great view, it's still an interesting view - and you can't see it at all most of the year. Fort Dickerson Park located south of downtown is a Civil War Battlefield atop a tall hill and includes this scenic overlook. This historic bridge over the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville was closed in 2011 for a complete rebuild. I drove over it on June 21, 2014 a few days after it reopened at a cost of $32 Million. The Open-Spandrel arch bridge originally completed in 1931 carries US441 and is the start of the Chapman Highway to Gatlinburg. For the full story: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henley_Street_Bridge
Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge - Decatur, AL This is the railroad bridge crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, AL. CSX owns the bridge but NS uses it as well. (If you look at the Google map view, you can see where the two railroads split seemingly in the middle of Wheeler Lake.) The main segmant of the bridge is a vertical-lift drawbridge. While I never saw it while I was at Rhodes Ferry Park, I suspect it lifts often as there isn't much clearance there. A control house is in the middle of the Pennsylvania Pratt Truss main segment. Originally, it was built as a swing bridge. On either side of the lifting segment are Warren Truss spans
Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge - Decatur, AL This is the railroad bridge crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, AL. CSX owns the bridge but NS uses it as well. (If you look at the Google map view, you can see where the two railroads split seemingly in the middle of Wheeler Lake.) The main segment of the bridge is a vertical-lift drawbridge. While I never saw it while I was at Rhodes Ferry Park, I suspect it lifts often as there isn't much clearance there. A control house is in the middle of the Pennsylvania Pratt Truss main segment. Originally, it was built as a swing bridge. On either side of the lifting segment are Warren Truss spans
Steamboat Bill Bridge - Decatur, AL Officially known as the Captain William J Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridge, this allows US31 & Alt US72 to cross the Tennessee River at Decatur AL. This is a 2501 ft. long cantilevered Warren through truss bridge built in 1961.
Japanese Friendship Bridge - Big Spring Park, Huntsville, AL From Wikipedia: The most recognizable gifts in Big Spring Park are the iconic red Japanese bridge and cherry trees, given by Japanese Major General Mikio Kimata. From 1964 to 1966, Kimata, then a Lieutenant Colonel, attended Redstone Arsenal's Ordnance Guided Missile School program. As thanks to the city for its hospitality when hosting him, Kimata donated the original 60 Yoshino Cherry trees. He followed up on this gift with the donation of a "friendship bridge" to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. The bridge was formally dedicated on May 3, 1977. In 1998, Kimata and the Japanese Society of Alabama partially financed a major $36,000 renovation of the bridge. The bridge was restyled, expanded, and given a gentler slope.
Bob Sheehan Memorial Bridge - Nashville, TN Over the years, I have had several opportunities to photograph old truss bridges that have been converted to pedestrian-only for preservation. This is one of the rare bridges that I have driven over when it was still open for cars in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville. When this bridge was originally built in 1928, it carried both directions of traffic along Lebanon Pike (US70) in Nashville. It is a riveted 8-panel Parker through truss with K-Hybrid panels with a total length of 525 ft. to cross the Stones River. When Lebanon Pike needed to expand to two lanes in both directions, the Elmer Disspayne Sr Memorial Bridge was built parallel to this one to carry two eastbound lanes while the old bridge would carry two westbound lanes. Then when this bridge was structurally deficient in 2009 the Disspayne bridge was widened to carry all the lanes of traffic and this became part of the Stones River Greenway. Using the historical Google streetview feature, you can get some good before and after views here: www.google.com/maps/@36.1864483,-86.6330898,3a,75y,251.36...
Oostanaula River Bridge - Rome, GA Originally, this swing Warren through truss bridge was built in 1905 by American Bridge Company so the Central of Georgia Railway could cross the Oostanaula River in Rome, GA. After the train line was abandoned, it became a rails-to-trails project and is now part of the Heritage Park Trail renamed as the Robert Redden Footbridge. This pedestrian bridge is now famous for the "Love Locks." To display their undying love, a couple etched their name on a padlock and attached it to the bridge. A few other couples did the same thing and by Valentines Day 2014, the idea had gone viral. Today, the bridge has hundreds of these 'love locks." Read more from the local newspaper article: www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/local/local-...
Love Locks of the Robert Redden Bridge - Rome, GA Originally, this swing Warren through truss bridge was built in 1905 by American Bridge Company so the Central of Georgia Railway could cross the Oostanaula River in Rome, GA. After the train line was abandoned, it became a rails-to-trails project and is now part of the Heritage Park Trail renamed as the Robert Redden Footbridge. This pedestrian bridge is now famous for the "Love Locks." To display their undying love, a couple etched their name on a padlock and attached it to the bridge. A few other couples did the same thing and by Valentines Day 2014, the idea had gone viral. Today, the bridge has hundreds of these 'love locks." Read more from the local newspaper article: www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/lifestyles/local/local-...
Bridge of Lions - St. Augustine, FL The Bridge of Lions opened in St. Augustine in 1924. It got its name from the large lion statues such as this one that guard the entrance. These marble lions are replicas of Medici lions in Italy and were added to the bridge in 1927. The lions were removed from 2005 to 2011 as the bridge was renovated.
Hernando de Soto Bridge The Hernando de Soto Bridge carries Interstate 40 across the Mississippi River and connects Memphis and Arkansas. The through arch bridge opened in 1973 and is a total of 9,432 feet including where it crosses Ark floodplains. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernando_de_Soto_Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge over tracks - Decatur, AL This is a pedestrian bridge over the train tracks in Decatur, AL. The tracks here are busy as both the CSX and NS lines merge here to cross the Tennessee River over the same bridge. It is located a block north of the historic train station. According to the bridge plaque, this bridge was built by Steadfast Bridges of Fort Payne, AL in August, 2004 in their Gateway style.
Steamboat Bill Bridge - Decatur, AL Officially known as the Captain William J Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridge, this allows US31 & Alt US72 to cross the Tennessee River at Decatur AL. This is a 2501 ft. long cantilevered Warren through truss bridge built in 1961. This view was taken from Decatur Harbor.
US11 bridge over the Potomac River The Potomac River serves as the border between Maryland and West Virginia. This Stringer bridge with a total length of 1701 ft. was built in 1909 and rehabbed in 1980. The view is from C&O Canal Park in Williamsport.
Conococheague Aqueduct - C&O Canal The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, MD. The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains. Construction on the 184.5-mile canal began in 1828 and ended in 1850 with the completion of a 50-mile stretch to Cumberland. Rising and falling over an elevation change of 605 feet, it required the construction of 74 canal locks, 11 aqueducts to cross major streams, more than 240 culverts to cross smaller streams, and the 3,118 ft Paw Paw Tunnel. The canal way is now maintained as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, with a trail that follows the old towpath. Aqueduct #5 crosses Conococheague Creek in Williamsport, MD. Work started in 1833, and was completed in November 1835 at a cost of $43,283.78. This aqueduct, made of local limestone, was damaged during the Civil War by Mosby's Raiders. The stonework wall "went out" three times: 1865, 1887, and finally in 1920.
Western Maryland Railway Bridge - Hagerstown, MD This ornate bridge in Hagerstown, MD allows Burhans Blvd (US11) to pass under the Western Maryland Railway (now CSX) yard tracks. It's tough to photograph, but there's a steam train mural painted on the wall inside. I like the intricate design on the side of the bridge as well as the painted flowers.
Oldest Metal Bridge in Virginia (Under Construction) The Roaring Run Bowstring Truss Bridge (a.k.a. King Tubular Arch Truss Bridge) is a historic bowstring truss bridge located at the Ironto Rest Area near mile 128 along northbound I-81. It was built by the King Bridge Company in 1878, and is a single-span, four-panel tubular arch pony truss. It measures 55 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 6 feet, 6 inches, high with an open roadway width of approximately 9 feet, 6 inches. The bridge was partially disassembled and moved from its original location to a second site during the early 20th century where it remained until moved to its current location in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. During my visit in June 2017, all of the wooden boards had been removed so it can be rebuilt with better safety. www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/40448 bridgehunter.com/va/montgomery/roaring-run/
Landmark: Edmund Pettus Bridge - Selma, AL The Edmund Pettus Bridge was the site of the conflict of Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, when armed police attacked Civil Rights Movement demonstrators with billy clubs and tear gas as they were attempting to march to the state capital in Montgomery. The marchers crossed the bridge again on March 21 and successfully walked to the Capitol building. The bridge was declared a National Historic Landmark on March 11, 2013. Read the full story: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Pettus_Bridge www.nps.gov/semo/learn/historyculture/edmund-winston-pett... www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/selma-montgomery-5-things-you...
Railroad Lift Bridge over C&O Canal - Williamsport, MD In 1923, this Girder and truss lift bridge was built by Western Maryland Railway to connect to Potomac Edison Company. It crosses the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the National Historic Park in Williamsport, MD. Trains no longer cross here, but the bridge is still functional for demonstrations. www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/hh/item/md0741/ At this link, the Historic American Engineering Record gives the significance: The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Lift Bridge is significant as a rare surviving example of a short-span railroad vertical lift bridge, for its unusual design elements to allow unimpeded passage of canal boats pulled by animals treading the canal’s towpath, and for the economy of its design. It is the only such structure built across the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
Abraham Lincoln Bridge at Dusk The Abraham Lincoln Bridge opened in Dec. 2015 for the northbound lanes of I-65 to cross the Ohio River in Louisville. This view was taken from Louisville Waterfront Park.
Abraham Lincoln Bridge near Sunset The Abraham Lincoln Bridge opened in Dec. 2015 for the northbound lanes of I-65 to cross the Ohio River in Louisville. This view was taken from Louisville Waterfront Park.
Emerts Cove Covered Bridge The Emerts Cove Covered Bridge is in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County and crosses the middle prong of the Little Pigeon River. Even though it is not that old, the bridge does have a historic marker. Here is the text: "This bridge is named in honor of Frederick Emert who came here with his family in 1790 as the area's first settler. In 1997, under the leadership of Mayor Judy Perryman the Mayor and Board of Alderman provided local funds to go with state and federal money. In the spring of 2000 the bridge was constructed by the team of Steve McCarter and Garry Shultz for the town of Pittman Center in its continuing effort to provide improvements within the town that further its vision, which is: To create and perpetuate a quality living environment and to encourage quality development that supports that end. To encourage development that supports a tourist-oriented economic base that relates to and magnifies our unique relationship to and with the Great Smoky Mountains. The bridge spans the waters of the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River which was designated an 'outstanding national resource water' in March 1998 by the State of Tennessee. At that time, this was the only stream outside a national park to receive this designation. Environmental stewardship has played a prominent role in achieving this designation. Special thanks goes to the "Save the Middle Prong" organization whose members spent time and money and were ultimately willing to go to court to maintain the integrity of this outstanding natural treasure for future generations."
Gospel Street Bridge - Paoli, IN Gospel Street Bridge crosses Lick Creek a couple of blocks south of the town square in Paoli, IN. It is a Pratt through truss bridge built in 1880 by the Cleveland Bridge & Iron Co. The bridge was heavily damaged in Dec. 2015 by a semi truck with no business trying to cross it. It was repaired and reopened in Jan. 2018.
Clarkson Covered Bridge (alt view) From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson%E2%80%93Legg_Covered_Bridge The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge, more simply known as Clarkson Covered Bridge, is a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spans Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park on County Road 1043 (CR 1043) off U.S. Route 278 near the community of Bethel, about 8 miles (13 km) west of Cullman. Originally built in 1904, the 270-foot (82-meter) bridge (although some other sources say the bridge is only 250 feet long, including NRHP) is a Town Lattice truss construction over four spans. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1974. It is currently the second-longest existing covered bridge in Alabama and one of the longest in the United States. The bridge is maintained by the Cullman County Commission. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was constructed over Crooked Creek in 1904 on property owned by local mail carrier James W. Legg at the cost of $1,500. It was originally named the Legg Covered Bridge after the landowner, who saw the need for transportation improvement in the area and even supplied much of the materials. A flood destroyed half of the bridge in 1921. Most of the pieces were recovered downstream, and the bridge was able to be rebuilt the following year, with help from a contractor hired by Cullman County, also at a cost of $1,500. The covered bridge remained in service to motor traffic until 1962, when it was bypassed by a nearby concrete bridge. As part of the American Bicentennial Project, the Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was restored by the Cullman County Commission in 1975, along with a gristmill and log cabin also located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park. A number of activities are now held at the park, including an annual event by the county called Old-Fashioned Days. On Christmas Day of 2015, many of the paths and walkways within Clarkson Covered Bridge Park were damaged due to flooding after 8 inches (20 cm) of rain fell in a 24-hour period. The covered bridge itself was unharmed. Although the flood was not as significant as the one which occurred in 1921, it did require the park to be closed to the public while repairs were made. The park reopened on January 13, 2016.
Clarkson Covered Bridge inside From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson%E2%80%93Legg_Covered_Bridge The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge, more simply known as Clarkson Covered Bridge, is a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spans Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park on County Road 1043 (CR 1043) off U.S. Route 278 near the community of Bethel, about 8 miles (13 km) west of Cullman. Originally built in 1904, the 270-foot (82-meter) bridge (although some other sources say the bridge is only 250 feet long, including NRHP) is a Town Lattice truss construction over four spans. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1974. It is currently the second-longest existing covered bridge in Alabama and one of the longest in the United States. The bridge is maintained by the Cullman County Commission. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was constructed over Crooked Creek in 1904 on property owned by local mail carrier James W. Legg at the cost of $1,500. It was originally named the Legg Covered Bridge after the landowner, who saw the need for transportation improvement in the area and even supplied much of the materials. A flood destroyed half of the bridge in 1921. Most of the pieces were recovered downstream, and the bridge was able to be rebuilt the following year, with help from a contractor hired by Cullman County, also at a cost of $1,500. The covered bridge remained in service to motor traffic until 1962, when it was bypassed by a nearby concrete bridge. As part of the American Bicentennial Project, the Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was restored by the Cullman County Commission in 1975, along with a gristmill and log cabin also located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park. A number of activities are now held at the park, including an annual event by the county called Old-Fashioned Days. On Christmas Day of 2015, many of the paths and walkways within Clarkson Covered Bridge Park were damaged due to flooding after 8 inches (20 cm) of rain fell in a 24-hour period. The covered bridge itself was unharmed. Although the flood was not as significant as the one which occurred in 1921, it did require the park to be closed to the public while repairs were made. The park reopened on January 13, 2016.
Clarkson Covered Bridge northwest end From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson%E2%80%93Legg_Covered_Bridge The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge, more simply known as Clarkson Covered Bridge, is a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spans Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park on County Road 1043 (CR 1043) off U.S. Route 278 near the community of Bethel, about 8 miles (13 km) west of Cullman. Originally built in 1904, the 270-foot (82-meter) bridge (although some other sources say the bridge is only 250 feet long, including NRHP) is a Town Lattice truss construction over four spans. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1974. It is currently the second-longest existing covered bridge in Alabama and one of the longest in the United States. The bridge is maintained by the Cullman County Commission. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was constructed over Crooked Creek in 1904 on property owned by local mail carrier James W. Legg at the cost of $1,500. It was originally named the Legg Covered Bridge after the landowner, who saw the need for transportation improvement in the area and even supplied much of the materials. A flood destroyed half of the bridge in 1921. Most of the pieces were recovered downstream, and the bridge was able to be rebuilt the following year, with help from a contractor hired by Cullman County, also at a cost of $1,500. The covered bridge remained in service to motor traffic until 1962, when it was bypassed by a nearby concrete bridge. As part of the American Bicentennial Project, the Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was restored by the Cullman County Commission in 1975, along with a gristmill and log cabin also located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park. A number of activities are now held at the park, including an annual event by the county called Old-Fashioned Days. On Christmas Day of 2015, many of the paths and walkways within Clarkson Covered Bridge Park were damaged due to flooding after 8 inches (20 cm) of rain fell in a 24-hour period. The covered bridge itself was unharmed. Although the flood was not as significant as the one which occurred in 1921, it did require the park to be closed to the public while repairs were made. The park reopened on January 13, 2016.
Clarkson Covered Bridge From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson%E2%80%93Legg_Covered_Bridge The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge, more simply known as Clarkson Covered Bridge, is a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spans Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It is located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park on County Road 1043 (CR 1043) off U.S. Route 278 near the community of Bethel, about 8 miles (13 km) west of Cullman. Originally built in 1904, the 270-foot (82-meter) bridge (although some other sources say the bridge is only 250 feet long, including NRHP) is a Town Lattice truss construction over four spans. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1974. It is currently the second-longest existing covered bridge in Alabama and one of the longest in the United States. The bridge is maintained by the Cullman County Commission. The Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was constructed over Crooked Creek in 1904 on property owned by local mail carrier James W. Legg at the cost of $1,500. It was originally named the Legg Covered Bridge after the landowner, who saw the need for transportation improvement in the area and even supplied much of the materials. A flood destroyed half of the bridge in 1921. Most of the pieces were recovered downstream, and the bridge was able to be rebuilt the following year, with help from a contractor hired by Cullman County, also at a cost of $1,500. The covered bridge remained in service to motor traffic until 1962, when it was bypassed by a nearby concrete bridge. As part of the American Bicentennial Project, the Clarkson–Legg Covered Bridge was restored by the Cullman County Commission in 1975, along with a gristmill and log cabin also located at Clarkson Covered Bridge Park. A number of activities are now held at the park, including an annual event by the county called Old-Fashioned Days. On Christmas Day of 2015, many of the paths and walkways within Clarkson Covered Bridge Park were damaged due to flooding after 8 inches (20 cm) of rain fell in a 24-hour period. The covered bridge itself was unharmed. Although the flood was not as significant as the one which occurred in 1921, it did require the park to be closed to the public while repairs were made. The park reopened on January 13, 2016.
Court Avenue Pedestrian Bridge - Mempis This pedestrian bridge was built in 2010 to connect the University of Memphis School of Law with Memphis Park (formerly Confederate Park). It crosses over Court Ave.
Owensboro Bridge The Owensboro Bridge (also known as Glover Cary Bridge) was completed in 1940 Public Works Administration. The bridge crosses the Ohio River to connect Owensboro, KY to Spencer County, Indiana. This bridge used to be highway US231 although that was rerouted to the newer William Natcher bridge to the east in 2002. It is a Cantilevered Warren through truss bridge and 4622 ft. in length. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owensboro_Bridge
Crystal Shrine Grotto: Covered Bridge Crystal Shrine Grotto is a historic artistic tribute to the life of Jesus at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Cemetery founder E. Clovis Hinds wanted a tribute to Jesus to uplift the mourning visitors to the cemetery. The Grotto features many years of work by Dionicio Rodriguez, but many of the sculptures inside the cave were added decades later by David Day, Luther Hampton and Marie Craig. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places as "Sculptures of Dionicio Rodriguez at Memorial Park Cemetery." Here is the description from Wikipedia: In 1935 Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez was hired to beautify the park with sculptures. Annie Laurie’s Wishing Chair, Broken Tree Bench, Abrahams Oak, Pool of Hebron and Cave of Machpelah are some of the most important sculptures that can be found in different locations throughout the cemetery. In 1938, construction of the Crystal Shrine Grotto began. The grotto is a 60 ft deep, hand-built cave in a hillside near the center of the cemetery, filled with 5 tons of quartz crystal, hence the name Crystal Shrine Grotto. The grotto was completed after Rodriguez' death in 1955. The shrines in the grotto illustrate the stages of "Christ's Journey on the Earth from Birth to Resurrection". Here is my video tour: youtu.be/gjmBQRq4mUk See the entire photo set here. Here's the writeup from Roadside America: www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11606 "The Secrets of Crystal Shrine Grotto" by Memphis Magazine: memphismagazine.com/culture/the-secrets-of-crystal-shrine... Photos uploaded on Easter Day 2019.
Brent Spence Bridge The Brent Spence Bridge carries Interstates 71 & 75 over the Ohio River to connect Cincinnati to Covington, KY. It is a stacked bridge with southbound traffic on the top level and northbound traffic on the lower level. The bridge has been functionally obsolete seemingly forever, but its heavy use and the topography make it nearly impossible to replace. The view is from the Devou Park overlook. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Spence_Bridge
Kyle's Ford Bridge This Warren through truss bridge with Polygonal top chords opened in 1930 but was partially demolished in the 2010's. It is also known as Edward R. Talley Bridge and used to carry highway TN70 (Trail of the Lonesome Pine) over the Clinch River in Hancock County, TN. When the built the replacement bridge, they left the old approach so we could still walk up to it. It was also repainted and appears green in older photos. Another spot to get a good view is the back deck at the River Place.
Kyle's Ford Bridge This Warren through truss bridge with Polygonal top chords opened in 1930 but was partially demolished in the 2010's. It is also known as Edward R. Talley Bridge and used to carry highway TN70 (Trail of the Lonesome Pine) over the Clinch River in Hancock County, TN. When TDOT built the replacement bridge, they left the old approach so we could still walk up to it. It was also repainted and appears green in older photos. Another spot to get a good view is the back deck at the River Place.
CSX Coal Train crosses the C&O Railroad bridge Chesapeake & Ohio built the bridge carrying two tracks in 1929. This bridge crosses the Ohio River to connect Cincinnati, OH with Covington, KY for CSX. This photo was taken at the scenic overlook at Devou Park.
Clay Wade Bailey and C&O Railroad Bridges Both of these bridges connect Cincinnati, OH to Covington, KY while crossing the Ohio River. On the left, the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge carries Highways US25, US42 and US127. It is a cantilever bridge built in 1974 and named for a local political reporter. On the right, Chesapeake & Ohio built the bridge carrying two tracks in 1929. Today, it is still in use by CSX. The first train bridge in Cincinnati opened here on the left in 1889. 40 years later, it was obsolete and was replaced with the bridge on the right. The bridge on the left was then retrofitted into an automobile bridge. In 1970, that bridge was destroyed when two tug boats hit it. The broken pier was replaced and the others were reused for this newer bridge. For more info: www.cincinnati-transit.net/co-bridge.html
Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge This bridge is a couple of miles south of Bloomfield, IN on County road 25 which parallels US231. A.M. Kennedy & Sons is the company which manufactured this and 57 other bridges in Indiana. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richland-Plummer_Creek_Covered_Bridge Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge, also known as County Bridge #86, is a historic covered bridge located in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1883, and is a Burr Arch Truss structure measuring 102 feet long, 14 feet wide, and 16 feet tall. The single span bridge has walls clad in board and batten siding with Italianate style design elements. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Big Four Bridge - Louisville, KY This photo was taken near the Lincoln Memorial at Louisville's Waterfront Park. This bridge now lights up at night for a colorful Photo opportunity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Four_Bridge The Big Four Bridge is a six-span former railroad truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It was completed in 1895, updated in 1929, taken out of rail service in 1968, and converted to bicycle and pedestrian use in 2014. The largest single span is 547 feet, with the entire bridge spanning 2,525 feet. It took its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, which was nicknamed the "Big Four Railroad". Access to the Big Four Bridge is limited to pedestrian and bicycle use. A pedestrian ramp on the Kentucky side was opened on February 7, 2013. The original approaches that carried rail traffic onto the main spans were first removed in 1969, earning the Big Four Bridge the nickname "Bridge That Goes Nowhere". The George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge downstream, which carries U.S. 31 across the river, was previously the only bridge allowing bicyclists and pedestrians to travel between Louisville and the neighboring Indiana cities of New Albany, Clarksville, and Jeffersonville. In February 2011, Kentucky and Indiana announced that the two states, along with the City of Jeffersonville, would allocate $22 million in funding to complete the Big Four Bridge project, creating a pedestrian and bicycle path to link Louisville and Jeffersonville. Indiana would spend up to $8 million and the City of Jeffersonville would provide $2 million in matching dollars to pay for construction of a ramp to the Big Four Bridge. Kentucky pledged $12 million to replace the deck on the bridge and connect it to the spiral ramp that was completed in Waterfront Park.
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge - KY side Things I like about this view of the bridge, most need to be viewed at full size to see them... The date of 1867 is painted on the sign with the bridge's name at the front of the metal part, although the Wikipedia article says Dec. 1, 1866. 1865 is etched above the capstone at the top of the arch. The black and white caution stripes on the stone work which juts out, but only on the oncoming traffic side. I found a 40 year old photo where the paint looked in great shape. The pedestrian walkway is quite narrow to get around the stonework. The vintage U.S. Flag at the top Would you climb the stairs to the top of the pier? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge
Plainfield Pedestrian Bridge The Plainfield Pedestrian Bridge in Plainfield, IN was dedicated in August 2008. The bridge crosses White Lick Creek and connects the trail to Bicentennial Plaza. It is next to highway US40 on the west side of town.
Tanksley Bridge (Old TN13) This bridge was built by Nashville Bridge Co. in 1904 for highway TN13 to cross the Duck River. The Bridge was bypassed in 1980 and the photo is taken from the new bridge. The right span was destroyed in the May 2010 flood. At some point, this road became Old highway 13 as a new TN13 was built from Interstate 40 to 5 miles south of Waverly. The new highway also carries tourism traffic to the Loretta Lynn sites at Hurricane Mills.
Three Memphis Bridges at Sunrise Three bridges cross the Mississippi River near each other in Memphis. The closest bridge is the Harahan Bridge which was completed in 1916; it carries two train tracks, plus an original auto lane is now for pedestrians. The middle bridge is the oldest; the Frisco bridge opened in 1892 with one train track. The furthest is the Memphis and Arkansas Bridge, completed in 1949 for auto traffic, then retrofitted for Interstate 55. This photo was taken from Tom Lee Park.
The Purple People Bridge This photo was taken in March 2019 from the patio at Barnes & Noble at Newport on the Levee, which closed a few months later. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Southbank_Bridge The Newport Southbank Bridge, popularly known as the Purple People Bridge, stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, KY to downtown Cincinnati, OH. The original bridge first opened on April 1, 1872, under the name Newport and Cincinnati Bridge, and was Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River. The bridge piers were built with stone from Adams County, OH The present bridge, which was built on the original piers (which were widened during that work), opened in 1897 to streetcar, pedestrian and automobile traffic. In 1904, the bridge was renamed the L&N Railroad Bridge, and this name remained until the bridge was rehabilitated and re-opened as a pedestrian-only bridge in May 2003. The bridge was closed to railroad traffic in 1987, and later closed to automobile traffic in October 2001 after years of neglect and deterioration. On April 17, 2001, the L&N Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In late 2001, the city of Newport, Kentucky, and Southbank Partners, an economic development group, used $4 million in state funds to restore the bridge. When it was time to decide on what color to paint it, a variety of options were explored. Computer-generated images of the bridge were shown to participants in more than a dozen focus groups, all of whom picked the color purple as a top choice. It was soon coined the "Purple People Bridge" by area residents. The bridge provides convenient access to the "Newport on the Levee" development in Newport, Kentucky, as well as Downtown Cincinnati. In 2006, it became possible for the public to cross the bridge via its superstructure wearing appropriate safety gear. There are similar bridge climb experiences in Australia and New Zealand. Citing lack of funds and low attendance, the Purple People Bridge Climb closed on May 23, 2007. The bridge remains open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
L&N Danville Lift Bridge This bridge was built in 1931 and is the successor to two other railroad bridges built at this site. With this bridge, L&N tracks were able to cross the Tennessee River connecting Houston and Benton counties near the town of Danville. With the creation of the TVA dam and Kentucky Lake, the bridge had to be raised in 1941. The tracks also had to be raised above water level and the approaches are easily visible on both sides. The view was taken while riding on the Danville\Big Sandy\TN147 Ferry and the western approach uses the old railbed. When L&N abandoned the line, the lift portion and the structures on the Benton County side were removed. The lift was placed on a barge, floated up the Tennessee River to Bridgeport, AL and assembled there. See it here: flic.kr/p/9Wkhpr Here's a sentence not written too often: Today, this bridge is a private residence. At the far left of the picture, you can see the red roof of a house. Then, you might see the small brick structure on the second segment. I believe this is a tiny house placed on that bridge segment. Next, they added a party deck on top. Finally, they added a final open air metal segment below the tracks, which seems to be an ideal fishing spot.
Western Railroad of Alabama bridge - Selma, AL Parker through truss swing bridge on the Alabama River in Selma. Once used by L&N - Today used by CSX.
Old Walland Bridge Here is an unused bridge near the small Blount County town of Walland, The bridge is easily accessible and can be walked on. It is located next to a Marathon gas station along US321 (TN73). It was replaced by the bridge on Miller's Cove Rd and crosses the Little River. Here is the description from the National Register of historic Places nominating form: npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/89000915 The Walland Bridge is an abandoned concrete arch bridge which spans the Little River at Walland. Erected ca. 1918, this bridge contains three concrete filled arch spans 65', 69' and 64' in length. The curb to curb width is 15.4' and the out-to-out width is 18'. The parapet railing contains incised rectangular and star designs. Each pier has a nosing which terminates at the spring line above which is a pilaster. The bridge is presently abandoned and is located at the Little River at the small community of Walland. The Walland Bridge is significant under criterion C as a notable example of an early 20th century concrete vehicular span bridge built by the Luten Bridge Company. This bridge company was based in Indianapolis, Indiana and constructed bridges throughout East Tennessee. This bridge is regarded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation as one of their finest designs and has been determined eligible for the National Register. The bridge is presently abandoned and is no longer utilized for vehicular traffic. Daniel B. Luten was a civil engineer who taught engineering at Purdue in the late 19th century. In 1901, Luten moved to Indianapolis to specialize in the design and construction of concrete arch bridges and formed the National Bridge Company. The company was later known as the Luten Engineering Company and Luten Bridge Company and was in existence until 1941. During the early 20th century the company specialized in the construction of concrete arch bridges and pioneered new concrete arch designs. The company received a number of patents for their designs and by 1914 were building bridges throughout Tennessee. By 1920, the company had designed and erected over 4,000 concrete arch bridges across the country. By 1915, the company had an office in Knoxville and was listed in the city directories until 1946. Their work in East Tennessee included the construction of this concrete arch bridge at Walland which was built ca. 1918. The bridge was located on the Old Walland Highway and connected the communities of Walland, Townsend and Maryville. The bridge was used for over fifty years until the bridge was deemed too narrow for present use and abandoned. The bridge is the only concrete arch design which has been identified as eligible in Blount County by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and one of only ten concrete arch bridges surveyed in the East Tennessee Development District considered potentially eligible by TDOT and the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Hooper, Kelly & Bell Bridge Also known as the Bakerville Rd. Bridge, this 1945 Parker Through Truss bridge crosses the Duck River in Humphreys County. This bridge is actually sloped with it taller on the north (left) side and a long approach on the right. This view is from a boat ramp on Paint Rock Road.
Goose Creek Foot Bridge - Greensburg, KY Goose Creek Foot Bridge is a historic pedestrian bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in Greensburg, KY, the bridge connects the train station to town square by crossing a small valley of Goose Creek and Water St. Built in 1919, it is a Steel Stringer bridge with steel trestles and a wooden deck. It is about 445 feet long at 40 feet high at the tallest spot. Here is the NRHP entry: npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/85000911
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Trinity River Project en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge (From Kirk Bridge) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Continental Ave. and Margaret Hunt Hill Bridges en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Kirk_Bridge Constructed as the Lamar-McKinney Viaduct in 1933, the original road bridge was built to carry vehicles across the periodically swelling Trinity River to West Dallas. It was completed 27 years after the river's 1908 flood that submerged most of the area. The bridge was renamed the Ronald Kirk Bridge in 2016 from its former name, the Continental Avenue Bridge. It was renamed in honor of the first African-American mayor of Dallas, Ronald Kirk. The bridge had fallen into a state of disrepair by 2010, when plans were being developed to reconstruct Continental Avenue and the bridge. During the reconstruction of the bridge it was decided that there was no need for it to carry vehicular traffic, since the nearby Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was completed in 2012 to do so. The design as a footbridge complemented the nearby open park plan for Klyde Warren Park, as a recreation amenity. The Ronald Kirk Bridge reopened on Sunday, June 15, 2014 (Father's Day). It opened with a playground, a splash park, lounge chairs, human-sized chess boards, and a ceiling of cloth to shade the area, along with many trails surrounding the bridge in the Trinity River Basin and on the levees. This bridge is part of the greater Trinity River Project. This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge (and Kirk Bridge) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge (With Kirk Bridge chairs) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge with Texas flag en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hunt_Hill_Bridge The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is in Dallas, TX, spanning the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is one of three such bridges planned to be built over the Trinity; the second, the Margaret McDermott Bridge, is completed; the third cancelled. The span parallels the Ronald Kirk Bridge, a walking bridge that was previously the Continental Avenue bridge
Travis Hollow Bridge at Tims Ford State Park in Autumn Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. Travis Hollow Bridge is part of one of the park's trails and crosses a portion of the lake.
Travis Hollow Bridge at Tims Ford State Park in Autumn Tims Ford State Rustic Park in Franklin County, TN was created after a TVA Hydroelectric Dam was placed on the Elk River forming Tims Ford Lake. Travis Hollow Bridge is part of one of the park's trails and crosses a portion of the lake. See all of my fall foliage photos of this bridge here: www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_sear...
Welcome to Tennessee sign - DeSoto Bridge This is the Tennessee Welcomes You sign located on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. The message greets motorists crossing the Mississippi River along Interstate 40 coming from Arkansas into Memphis. The DeSoto Bridge was in many headlines in 2021 and this photo was taken a couple of weeks after it reopened.
The Monkey Woman Bridge - Cannonsburgh Village Cannonsburgh Village is a collection of historic structures from the Rutherford County area moved to this spot as part of America's Bicentennial in 1976. Cannonsburgh is the original name of Murfreesboro. The Money Woman bridge was originally west of Smyrna where an old alignment of Almaville Road crossed Stewart's Creek. The old one lane iron bridge with a wooden driving surface was quite inadequate when it was replaced and removed in the 1970s, at just the right time to be placed at this new village. But why is it called the Monkey Woman bridge? Back in the 1950's, there was an urban legend which became quite popular regarding the area around this bridge, including a nearby cemetery. Many people claimed to see a half-woman, half-monkey in this area. The story was given more credibility when local journalist Ed Bell stopped on the bridge one night to look at the creek. According to his story, the Monkey Woman jumped on the hood of his car! The legend has survived for many decades. A friend who lived in the area told me how the replacement bridge which is now on One Mile Lane is still called the Monkey Woman Bridge. He and his friends would sometimes hang out there on Halloween night, until they got scared and ran home. I'm not going to tell you what you should or shouldn't believe about this story. However, the crew who dug up this old bridge to have it moved here apparently also found some remains. Check out my video of this bridge and Cannonsburgh Village here: youtu.be/3aMSDLB7Vls
I-24 Bridge over the Ohio River On this bridge, Interstate 24 crosses the Ohio River connecting Kentucky and Illinois near the towns of Paducah, KY and Metropolis, IL. This bridge contains two large arches, one on each end and about 2000 feet apart from each other, with multiple stinger segments between them. This is the northern arch about 630 ft. long and I am a passenger heading northbound. The total bridge is a little over a mile long and was finished in 1973.
Brush Creek Marsh Rainbow Bridge on Route 66 From Wikipedia: The Rainbow Bridge is a 1923 bridge over Brush Creek approximately two miles west of Riverton, Kansas on former U.S. Route 66, now a county road. The bridge is a single-span concrete Marsh arch bridge and is the sole surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of the former highway. The bridge has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places (as the Brush Creek Bridge) on March 10, 1983, due to its connection with US66 and is also a Kansas state landmark. In 2014, Kansas Rt. 66 Historic Byway nominated a bypassed 2.1 miles (3.4 km) section of original 1926 highway, which ran south from the Brush Creek to the Willow Creek bridge near Baxter Springs, for an NRHP listing. The bridge is fairly narrow, and due to traffic on the road, a replacement bridge has been built. The road curves toward the new bridge toward Baxter Springs, but a short, one-way road carries traffic to the Rainbow Bridge, which may still be crossed. This was part of a compromise after a disagreement between the county and the Kansas Route 66 Association as federal funds used for construction of the new bridge required demolition of the old. The bridge had been listed with the National Register, which prohibited condemnation of the old bridge. In the year 2000, country singer Brad Paisley performed "Route 66" on the bridge for the TLC special, "Route 66: Main Street America".
Bridge No. 18 at Rock Creek This bridge was built in 1921 to serve the Ozark Trail. It became part of Route 66 in 1926 when the Chicago to Los Angeles route was initiated. The bridge served motorists traveling on U.S. 66 until a new highway was built to the south in 1952. This might be the first through truss bridge I've ever seen with a brick road surface. It's located west of Sapulpa, OK in Creek County. This several mile alignment beyond this bridge is drivable, but hasn't been paved in quite a while; it's full of potholes and you can't go fast. The bridge itself is structurally deficient - while it was open in the summer of 2022, it was closed for a couple of years last decade. Off in the distance, you can see the screen for the old Tee-Pee drive-in Movie theater which had been abandoned for a while but is reopening soon.
Little River Swinging Bridge - Townsend, TN This is a nice little spot to cross over the green waters of the Little River not far from Townsend's entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Bird Creek Bridge The 1936 Bird Creek Bridge, also known as The H. Tom Kight Jr. Bridge, was part of Route 66 in Rogers County, Oklahoma. According to the original bridge plaque, which has been preserved nearby: The Van Guard of Modern Highways The H. Tom Kight, Jr. Bridge Dedicated as an honor to a faithful public servant for his many achievements In the heart of Will Rogers Country. Oklahoma State Highway Commission. 1937 This is near the spot where the Bird Creek connected to the Verdigris River. Prior to 1936, Route 66 crosses the river over a tiny bridge by today's standards. That original bridge is gone, that segment of 66 now serves a residential area, but you can park at the end close to where the bridge used to be. When this bridge was built in 1936-37, there were a total of seven segments with one lane in each direction. When increasing traffic called for more lanes, a similar bridge opened with two eastbound lanes and this bridge became two westbound lanes. In 1967, with the creation of the Port of Catoosa, Bird Creek was rerouted. In 2010, the bridge was deemed structurally deficient and a new boring bridge was constructed to take its place. At least the old segments were preserved, and the newer eastbound truss is still drivable. The largest original segment is up the hill as part of the driveway to Molly's Landing Restaurant. Pictured here is the second largest segment, and I believe it is a Pennsylvania K through truss. A third slightly smaller segment is to the left of this picture. Both of these segments are located at Rogers Point Park (which is where Bird Creek historically met Verdigris River) on either side of the main entrance driveway. This Route 66 Landmark is located near the Catoosa Blue Whale.
Abandoned Railroad Overpass - South Pittsburg, TN Perhaps most people who visit South Pittsburg Municipal Park don't pay attention to this structure, but it's not obvious what it is at first glance. One set of train tracks crossed over the top of the structure while other tracks went through the tunnel. All the tracks are now gone, so there's not much evidence of railroad activity which used to be here. The only remaining evidence I can see is bridge piers which cross the mouth of Battle Creek right where it meets the Tennessee River. Those tracks would have gone over this structure, then run north to parallel the Tennessee River. One of these lines belonged to Sequatchie Valley Railroad (SQVR) and you can read more about them here: www.historicsouthpittsburgtn.org/SequatchieValleyRailroad... Portions of this line still run from Jasper, TN to Bridgeport, AL through a relocated spot in South Pittsburg with a new name of Sequatchie Valley Switching Company (SQSC). The other line belonged to Southern Railway as they attempted a line from Chattanooga to Stevenson, AL. With a lack of funds, this project was abandoned in 1909.
Suttle Mill Bridge This 1910 5-panel Pratt through truss bridge was originally in Walker County, GA and was the last steel truss bridge in the county. In 2001, it was relocated to Camp Jordan Park in the East Ridge suburb of Chattanooga to be a pedestrian bridge over West Chickamauga Creek.
CSX Tellico Lake Railroad Bridge For a through truss bridge, this one is newer than many, as it was built in the 1970s when Tellico Lake was built along the Little Tennessee River. This bridge parallels highway US411 just northeast of Vonore in the corner of Monroe County. You can't stop on the US411 "Niles Ferry" bridge for a photo, so this view comes from the road to the Tellico Blockhouse, although with more powerlines in the view. bridgehunter.com/tn/monroe/bh46022/
Highway 100 Harpeth River Bridge This old through truss bridge is located along Highway 100 in the southwest corner of Davidson County near the Nashville suburb of Pasquo.
Cumberland Gap pedestrian bridge A major railroad tunnel was built in 1889 to connect Cumberland Gap, TN to Middlesboro, KY. A couple years after that, a spur line was constructed to connect Cumberland Gap to Harrogate. The tracks to Harrogate have long been abandoned and was converted to a pedestrian trail. The covered bridge seen here, plus another and a 1200 foot long tunnel are part of this path. The start of the path is about 600 feet to the right and crosses another bridge before arriving here. Continue the trail to the left where it's another 1500 ft. to the old railroad tunnel. The road below is the major entrance into town, formerly US. Highway 25E, but was rerouted with a tunnel.
Cumberland Gap pedestrian bridge A major railroad tunnel was built in 1889 to connect Cumberland Gap, TN to Middlesboro, KY. A couple years after that, a spur line was constructed to connect Cumberland Gap to Harrogate. The tracks to Harrogate have long been abandoned and was converted to a pedestrian trail. The covered bridge seen here, plus another and a 1200 foot long tunnel are part of this path. The start of this trail is just a 150 ft. loop to arrive at this bridge. Continue on for another 500 ft. to get to the other bridge. Beyond that, it's another 1500 ft. to the old railroad tunnel. This bridge crosses Gap Creek.
Cumberland Gap pedestrian bridge A major railroad tunnel was built in 1889 to connect Cumberland Gap, TN to Middlesboro, KY. A couple years after that, a spur line was constructed to connect Cumberland Gap to Harrogate. The tracks to Harrogate have long been abandoned and was converted to a pedestrian trail. The covered bridge seen here, plus another and a 1200 foot long tunnel are part of this path. The start of this trail is just to the right of this picture, and then makes a 150 ft. loop to cross the bridge above. Continue on for another 500 ft. to get to the other bridge. Beyond that, it's another 1500 ft. to the old railroad tunnel. This bridge crosses Gap Creek.
Reclaimed from Nature | Abandoned Bridge in Smyrna, TN There's a spot in Smyrna, TN where years of overgrowth have been cleared away revealing an old bridge. This is fairly close to Interstate 24 exit 70 for highway TN102. In this area, before the Nissan plant and Lee Victory Pkwy was built, Almaville Road was the road here. The old alignment of Almaville Road has been renamed Tridon Rd. This abandoned bridge crosses Olive Branch and long ago would have connected to the old Almaville Rd. alignment. Looking at decades old maps, this was either a road which extended far enough to reach one house, or it could have been a private driveway. Chainsaws cut down trees as large as 8 inches wide along the old road bed leading to this bridge, so at least 30 years? Here's the location: www.google.com/maps/@35.9374574,-86.5285285,3a,37.5y,101....
Old Channel Five Bridge This was one of the many segmented arch bridges which connected Key West to the Mainland of Florida as part of the Overseas Highway. This specific segment crossed Channel Five between Long Key and Craig Key. The bridge was originally built ca. 1908-12 as part of Henry Flagler's Florida Overseas Railroad. When the railroad failed, many segments of the railroad bridges (including this one) were converted to the Overseas Highway which opened in 1938. The old bridge was made obsolete by the newer bridge in the background in 1982. Today, there is a small parking lot at the end of the bridge and the old bridge is for pedestrian use as part of the Florida Keys Overland Heritage Trail.
Union Station and 2023 Broadway Viaduct Replacement In the Summer of 2023, the downtown Nashville Broadway Bridge which crossed the gulch train tracks was completely rebuilt by TDOT. From my office, I had a great view and followed their progress. I don't think they ever replaced the piers of the tiny strip which remained, but only replaced the entire deck. Of all the days I watched, This was the day with the largest amount of the bridge removed, which lets us see more of Union Station. The entire time, the tracks remained live. Here's the same view from a year prior. flic.kr/p/2nzRrEd I suppose I need a completed bridge view next summer.
Bahia Honda Bridge Showing Disrepair From Wikipedia: The Bahia Honda Rail Bridge is a derelict railroad bridge in the lower Florida Keys connecting Bahia Honda Key with Spanish Harbor Key. It was originally part of the Overseas Railway, but the state of Florida purchased it from the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) after the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane and converted it for automobile use as part of the Overseas Highway in 1938. After a replacement Bahia Honda Bridge was opened in 1972, two spans of the old bridge were removed for the safety of boat traffic and to prevent pedestrian access to unsafe parts of the bridge. Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Honda_Rail_Bridge Other notes: Originally constructed: 1912 Railroad tracks were on the bottom level. This area was too narrow for two lanes of cars, so the upper level was built for cars. Photo taken from the newer 1972 Bridge Visitors to Bahia Honda State Park can walk along a short segment of the upper auto part which is maintained. Most of the Overseas bridges are arches, but the Bahia Honda channel is deeper, so it is a Parker or Pratt Through Truss bridge. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of "Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges"
Bahia Honda Bridge Showing Gap From Wikipedia: The Bahia Honda Rail Bridge is a derelict railroad bridge in the lower Florida Keys connecting Bahia Honda Key with Spanish Harbor Key. It was originally part of the Overseas Railway, but the state of Florida purchased it from the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) after the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane and converted it for automobile use as part of the Overseas Highway in 1938. After a replacement Bahia Honda Bridge was opened in 1972, two spans of the old bridge were removed for the safety of boat traffic and to prevent pedestrian access to unsafe parts of the bridge. Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Honda_Rail_Bridge Other notes: Originally constructed: 1912 Railroad tracks were on the bottom level. This area was too narrow for two lanes of cars, so the upper level was built for cars. Photo taken from the newer 1972 Bridge Visitors to Bahia Honda State Park can walk along a short segment of the upper auto part which is maintained. Most of the Overseas bridges are arches, but the Bahia Honda channel is deeper, so it is a Parker or Pratt Through Truss bridge. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of "Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges"
Bahia Honda Bridge - Florida Keys From Wikipedia: The Bahia Honda Rail Bridge is a derelict railroad bridge in the lower Florida Keys connecting Bahia Honda Key with Spanish Harbor Key. It was originally part of the Overseas Railway, but the state of Florida purchased it from the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) after the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane and converted it for automobile use as part of the Overseas Highway in 1938. After a replacement Bahia Honda Bridge was opened in 1972, two spans of the old bridge were removed for the safety of boat traffic and to prevent pedestrian access to unsafe parts of the bridge. Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Honda_Rail_Bridge Other notes: Originally constructed: 1912 Railroad tracks were on the bottom level. This area was too narrow for two lanes of cars, so the upper level was built for cars. Photo taken from the newer 1972 Bridge Visitors to Bahia Honda State Park can walk along a short segment of the upper auto part which is maintained. Most of the Overseas bridges are arches, but the Bahia Honda channel is deeper, so it is a Parker or Pratt Through Truss bridge. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of "Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges"
Fred the Tree - Seven Mile Bridge Some days I think I have a wide audience on the internet. Then some days I realize a tree is more pop culturally relevant that I'll ever be. Someone created a facebook page for this tree and it has 200 times as many followers as my photography facebook page. Apparently, this tree is going to appear in the forthcoming 2024 remake of the movie Road House. This Australian Pine Tree is growing out of an abandoned segment of the Seven Mile Bridge. This bridge is perhaps the most famous along the Overseas Highway which connects the Florida Mainland to Key West. With this view, you get a glimpse of how a railroad bridge which opened in 1912 was converted to auto traffic in 1935 - and why a new bridge had to replace it in 1982. A two-lane bridge for cars must be wider than a railroad bridge. The concrete surface was widened and overhangs the original concrete arch. Original segments of track were converted into guardrail and support beams. If you look closely on the right, you can see where a portion of this fell apart. Learn more about the bridge: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Mile_Bridge Learn more about the tree: flamingomag.com/2022/11/29/have-you-met-fred-the-tree-int...
Commerce Street Viaduct - Dallas, TX In 1930, flood control levees were built around a rerouted Trinity River. This was one of five steel stringer viaducts with a concrete deck balustrade guardrails as part of the project. The total length of the bridge is 1,969 ft. with the largest span of 120 ft. Here on the west end is a small parking area for Trinity Overlook Park.
Resilience and Reverie - Nashville, TN One of the newest murals in Nashville, Resilience and Reverie was spray painted by Eric "Mobe" Bass @mobeoner and completed in Nov. 2023. I really like this one. It's located at Frankie Pierce Park on the side of a 1925 CSX railroad bridge which crosses Gay St. Notice the black widow spider on the far right?
Delano Park Stone Bridge - Decatur, AL This stone bridge in Decatur's historic park was built to cross a drainage ditch. Later, this ditch was filled in and the crossing was unnecessary, but it was left since it is a beloved spot in the park.
FEC - Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge - Jacksonville, FL This train bridge was built for the Florida East Coast Railroad in 1925, but CSX (see their building in the background?) and Norfolk Southern use it as well. It crosses the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville and replaced a a swing bridge which was built in 1890. The prominent feature is a segment of track which can lift out of the way for passing ships so that a tall clearance above the water is not needed. This feature is makes it a Bascule bridge as it has a counterweight allowing it to rotate upward. Trunnions are the mechanical pivot mechanism. The manufacturer of this segment was the Strauss Bascule Bridge co. while Phoenix Bridge Co. from Pennsylvania built some of the other through truss segments. I took this photo while my wife was driving us along Interstate 95. The interstate makes a big curve through here and passengers can get a good view from many angles along the drive.
Route 66 Sand Creek Bridge near Foss, OK This bridge along Route 66 is about 100 yards east of highway OK44 which leads into Foss. The steel stringer bridge over Sand Creek was originally built in 1929. However, it was rebuilt except for the guardrails in 2019.
Timber Creek Bridge - Route 66 in Oklahoma This 1926 through truss bridge is located on Route 66 between Elk City and Sayre, OK.
Cairo Mississippi River Bridge The city of Cairo is located on the southern end of Illinois Mississippi and Ohio rivers come together. There are two bridges here, one for each river. The view is taken from Fort Defiance State Park which provides views of the river convergence. This bridge connects Illinois on the right to Missouri on the left via highways US60 and 62 although it was closed for repairs in 2024. This is a Cantilevered Warren through truss built in 1929. Here's my video of both bridges but queued to this bridge: youtu.be/aovvTmDC1Dk?si=j_4Ga5pavoVON8_p&t=216
McBee Rainbow Bridge (Street View) - Mascot, TN The 1931 McBee Bridge (also known as the Rainbow Bridge) carries the road which connects the towns of Mascot and Strawberry Plains (near Knoxville) crossing the Holston River. It is the only Rainbow Bridge in Tennessee, being an all concrete, open-spandrel, through arch. Other than driving over it, there are two spots to get a view, first is at the old McBee Ferry Landing which is now a park and boat ramp. Next is from the road which parallels the river from the north side. As it turns out, there was a a short-lasting but heavy rain storm which passed through while I was here. This rain created a rainbow to the west while I was here, however, there are no vantage spots to the east, so I couldn't get the rainbow and its namesake bridge in the shot at the same time.
McBee Rainbow Bridge in the rain (Ferry Landing View) - Mascot, TN The 1931 McBee Bridge (also known as the Rainbow Bridge) carries the road which connects the towns of Mascot and Strawberry Plains (near Knoxville) crossing the Holston River. It is the only Rainbow Bridge in Tennessee, being an all concrete, open-spandrel, through arch. Other than driving over it, there are two spots to get a view, first is at the old McBee Ferry Landing which is now a park and boat ramp. Next is from the road which parallels the river from the north side. As it turns out, there was a a short-lasting but heavy rain storm which passed through while I was here. This rain created a rainbow to the west while I was here, however, there are no vantage spots to the east, so I couldn't get the rainbow and its namesake bridge in the shot at the same time.
McBee Rainbow Bridge (North View) - Mascot, TN The 1931 McBee Bridge (also known as the Rainbow Bridge) carries the road which connects the towns of Mascot and Strawberry Plains (near Knoxville) crossing the Holston River. It is the only Rainbow Bridge in Tennessee, being an all concrete, open-spandrel, through arch. Other than driving over it, there are two spots to get a view, first is at the old McBee Ferry Landing which is now a park and boat ramp. Next is from the road which parallels the river from the north side. As it turns out, there was a a short-lasting but heavy rain storm which passed through while I was here. This rain created a rainbow to the west while I was here, however, there are no vantage spots to the east, so I couldn't get the rainbow and its namesake bridge in the shot at the same time.
