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Barrel Shot

Bridge consists of three plate girder approach spans and three through trusses one of which is a non-functional swing span with heavy damage. This view is looking east from the end of the swing span to the over water spans.

Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar 2-21-04

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Plate Girder and Swing Span

Looking east from plate girder approach to beginning of swing span. Notice lack of overhead and portal bracing on swing span. Some of it looked to be torn out and other sections cut out.

Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar 2-21-04

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Close up of turntable

Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar 2-21-04

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Date Plate

Built by Virginia Bridge and Iron Company Roanoke Virginia 1926

Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar 2-21-04

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Oblique view

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Transition from swing span to through span

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Damage

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Side view

Side view taken from the new Red River US 82 bridge

Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar 5-6-07

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Facts 

Overview
Through truss bridge over Red River on railroad in Garland City
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1926 Virginia Bridge & Iron Company
Builder
- Virginia Bridge & Iron Co.
Design
Through truss
Inventory number
BH 36451 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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