Hartford and Slocomb Railroad "Trussell"

Geneva County, Alabama

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Overview

This bridge is simply known as the "Trussell" to locals. The concrete arch bridge sits abandoned on the extinct Hartford and Slocomb Railroad over Hurricane Creek between Slocomb and Hartford, AL. The bridge is about 300 yards south of Coe Road, which parallels the railroad to some extent. The bridge is known for its very steep embankments.

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North Face of Bridge

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Closeup of the Arch

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Date Marker

The inscription says that the bridge was completed on Sept. 30, 1907.

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Facts 

Overview
Abandoned closed-spandrel arch bridge over Hurricane Creek on old Hartford and Slocomb Railroad about 300 yards south of Coe Road
Location
Geneva County, Alabama
Status
Abandoned
History
Bridge is a concrete arch bridge built September 30, 1907 for the Hartford and Slocomb Railroad. H & S RR ended services in 1992. Bridge currently remains abandoned in place.
Design
Closed-spandrel arch
Inventory number
BH 36257 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Abandoned (112)
Alabama (189)
Arch (7,553)
Built 1907 (209)
Built during 1900s (2,334)
Closed-spandrel arch (1,112)
Deck arch (6,647)
Geneva County, Alabama (3)

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