I have had recurring dreams and nightmares about passage over the aiken street bridge since I was very young. It has been at least 20 years worth of at least yearly dreams. Most are at night. Most include the bridge crumbling as I try to cross it or get others across it. In actuality, I love this bridge and the others in Lowell and regularly reference them when talking about my hometown. Thank you very much for having these great pictures up in here.
This pony truss has been closed to traffic. It is still standing with the deck removed.
This historic through truss is still standing but closed to traffic. It is absolutely in the middle of nowhere on Long Pond (a former alignment of the White River). The bridge has been bypassed directly north with a dirt road over a culvert.
The old bridge still stands as a new modern structure has been built directly south of it.
This through truss has been closed to traffic.
In 2001 a modern bridge replaced this pony truss.
In 2001 a new modern bridge replaced this pony truss.
This pony truss was replaced in 2000 by a new concrete bridge.
This pony truss was replaced in 2001 by a modern steel girder bridge.
i cannot remember where i saw this status, but isn't the Fry Bridge the oldest "in use" thru truss bridge in Arkansas ? can someone verify this please
This through truss no longer exists. Not sure when it was replaced.
This pony truss was replaced in 2002 by a modern bridge.
This is a seven span, double ribbed, open spandrel concrete arch bridge.
I'd rather cross this bridge than the I-24 bridge. Seems like there is a pile-up every week on the I-24 bridge. Just yesterday, an 8 car crash closed the "modern" bridge. In addition, the 24 bridge was closed for a year around 1980 to repair cracks in the concrete, and then had another major overhaul in the early 1990's.
Fred Garcia and Jerry Davis from Marshall, AR visited the Haggard Ford Bridge on Tuesday 2 Jan '07. A modern concrete bridge is about 50 yds. upstream on Bear Creek which was flowing strong from recent rain. The upper main cable consists of approx. 100 individual strands of 1/4" diameter glavanized wire and it is not woven, but the portions from the towers to the anchors are wrapped with the same size wire. The hanger cables also consist of individual strands of wire (approx 20)that are looped around the main upper cables and a lower cable that supports the 2 face nailed 2" x 8" dimensioned joist. Additional cross wires are used diagonally below the decking. The bridge undulates noticeably when walked across. WPA 1941 is cast into the upper tower lintels. Bridge is in very good restored condition.
A similar bridge structure is located in Searcy County across the Middle Fork of the Little Red River at Leslie, AR (old Hwy 65). Only the concrete towers and the main suspension cables remain. Cables are woven. Towers do not have top lintels like the Haggard's Ford.
Another bridge of this style and also in abandoned/derelict condition is located near Scotland, AR (Van Buren County).
The Rinard covered bridge has been rebuilt with most of the original timbers and on its original site and was rededicated in October 2006.
The name used appears to say the bridge is made of steel.
The actual name is Steele's Bridge and Steele's Bridge Road. It was named for the family who actually put up the bridge pre-civil war. Their homestead was next to the original covered bridge and they were allowed to charge a toll.
The original Covered Bridge was burned down in 1976. A new bridge built by the Chumleys (who were kin to the Steeles) was built using steel trusses.
The name remained Steele's Bridge and the road Steele's Bridge Road.
Jim Steele
In 2001 this through truss was replaced by a modern bridge.
This pony truss was replaced by an aluminum arch deck bridge in 2002.
Does not exist anymore. Replaced in 2002.
As of 1/2/2007 this bridge no longer exists. It has been replaced with a concrete bridge.
As of 1/2/2007 this bridge no longer exists. It has been replaced with a concrete bridge.
This Parker truss is slated to be dismantled according to the Indiana D.O.T.'s website regarding their historic bridge program.
I used to play on this bridge with my brothers back in the '50's. We lived in the farm just to the northeast of the bridge and our friend lived just to the southeast. We would climb all over under and around this bridge and it is a miracle that none of us were ever hurt.
Mr. McClanahan is correct. The three river spans can be raised during high water. The lifting mechanisms were added sometime after the 1951 flood.
During the 1993 flood one or two spans were not able to be lifted. I'm not sure of why they were not able to be lifted.
For many years a portion of the upper deck was restricted to a single track. The entire structure was strengthened a couple of years ago. The concrete deck was replaced, additional steel added, and the second track restored across the entire length. Train speed, which was limited to 10-15 mph, was raised to 40 mph.
On 3/13/93 an oversized load derailed and caused the collaspe of two approach spans on the west side of the bridge. An east bound train on the Highline was able to stop a few hundred feet west of the collaspe.
There are two bridges at this location.
The north bridge (first bridge upstream of I-670) was used by the Missouri Pacific.
The south bridge (second bridge upstream of I-670) was used by the Union Pacific.
Both are used by the Union Pacific at this time.
This bridge was constructed by the Kansas City North Western Railroad. The first bridge at this location was destroyed in 1903 by a flood, and a replacement was contracted for in July of that year. [Source - I.E. Quastler, Missouri Pacific Northwest: A History of the Kansas City Northwestern Railroad, 1994]
The brige was used by the Missouri Pacific and the Chicago Great Western, and is still in use by the Union Pacific.
This bridge was used by the the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific to connect the Armourdale Yd to the various facilities in the West Bottoms of KC.
This bridge was part of the Kansas City Southern.
This pony truss has been torn down and replaced by a modern bridge.
I was born in Hermann in 1931 the year after the Hermann
bridge was built. Even though I left Hermann many years ago, visions of that bridge are still etched in my memory.
I truly hate to see it go. Progress is good for some but I
fear for our loss of our heritage and cultural signposts.
A wider bridge will be safer, of course. But will it bring more traffic (probably), and will Hermann start growing
(probably), will Hermann eventually lose its old German
quaintness and charm (probably). I hate to see it go, but my visions of my childhood in that wonderful town will be with me until my own end. What cost progress.
Beautiful Old Florida Bridge, not many like it. See it before someone at the Transportation Department thinks it needs to be replaced.
Be careful in driving this bridge as it has been upgraded several times for traction problems when wet. The latest upgrade is ongoing and may have cured the problem, but take it safe driving on your mind.
Another worthwhile bridge, this had gratings that you could see the river through and several pull-over spots, if I remember correctly for the single lane on each side. The pull-over spots were to keep traffic moving in case of accident or breakdown, I have ridden over this bridge in a car, my father driving. Conversion of this bridge for bike and pedestrians would make a great idea and the wider spots would make great overlooks or picnicking areas.
One of the most beautiful bridges crossing the Ohio River, it was a two-decker when I lived in New Albany. Haven't been back to it since it was rehabilitated.
Just, What type of bridge was the old one?
This historical pony truss from the 1880's has been torn down and replaced by a modern bridge.
This through truss bridge was torn down and replaced by a prestressed concrete continous slab bridge in 2002.
This polygonal chord Warren pony truss has been preserved and to be moved to Newburgh, Indiana for a greenway project.
A wooden slab bridge replaced this pony truss in 2000.
When the pics were taken there was a large fresh burned area on the upstream Illinois side ... presumably where they had dragged out all the wood and burned it since it is now gone.
It would have been done within a couple of weeks of the time the photos were taken because there was absolutely no new plant growth.
The gears are still there but not viewable from the road deck. You would have to climb over the guardrail and onto the center pier or abuntment to see them.
If I had a lawyer I'm sure I would be advised to also say that this is not advised LOL!!
You would also have to walk as the bridge is now well used during the day and I'm sure well patrolled at night due to it's stint as the sight of paranormal activity during the time it was condemed (somewhere between 5 and 10 years). So there would be no parking in the middle of it and there are few places to park once on the road that leads to it.
One the IN side you would have about a 1/2 mile walk. On the IL side there is one side access road left due to large oil storage tanks very near the portal.
Locust Creek Covered Bridge
Posted Monday, Dec 25,2006 by Paul D Prewitt (paul-rayma1[at]juno[dot]com)
I was born and grew up about half-way between Brookfield, Mo and Laclede, Mo. My son Galen posted a comment about the Locust Creek Covered Bridge on Sep 18, 2006. In addition to what I told him, my Mother & Father and my sister, brother, and myself went there sometimes to get in the water and/or fish. This was in the 1940's. The area has changed considerably around there now and the bridge crosses no water any more. Past consideration has been to move the bridge into Pershing State Park not far away.
This pony truss is in pretty bad shape and has been closed to traffic.
This pony truss was replaced in 2002 by a modern bridge.
I live about 18 miles from this bridge. It is a great structure. When I was a small boy we had a neighbor named Herman Puyear that worked on this bridge when it was built. He was working on the very top catching hot rivets to be hammered into the metal when he fell off and missed a barge by only a few feet. The people on the barge saw him fall and fished him from the river. Lucky, he was rolled into a ball when hitting the water and they say that is what saved him. He stuttered when he talked and I always had him tell me about falling. he would say I ssseen wwater and ssseen sssky. I loved to hear him tell about it. he was a very great guy. Richard L. Bell
As of December 23, 2007, this bridge has been closed to traffic with guard rails and sand barriers. I will call Franklin County Highway Department this week for more information.
Does anyone know if they tore the entire eastern road deck out all the way to 10th street or did they just start tearing it out from the section they removed in 1989.
This fine old bridge was taken away! Thats a piece of what a horse leaves on the road to do this! It was almost one of a kind. Elegant it was. Someone or some group ought to suffer a consequence for this! Whoever did this is hot for The Village People(The Music Group)!
I have sent a photo to the webmaster showing the current situation of this bridge, sitting in a field near the roadway. Hopefully he will post it here.
this may be a little off topic, but i grew up in the town of shirley, and i thank you for having theese pics. and second, that bridge is not fun to belly flop off of. trust me. had welts and bruises covering the whole frontside of my body. was worth it. just thought id drop some personal history in on it...dont jump off a bridge, even if your friends tell you to, and they are doin it
There is a narrow walkway thru the bridge. There was no sign that said, 'keep out', so I took my gradeschool age daughter on a walk thru of that bridge! Neat! If you go to Metamora the canal boat trip is worth taking.
Did anyone know its a TWELVE SPAN Bridge?
The bridges formal name is Huffman Mill Covered Bridge. It was bypassed 60 feet downstream by new bridge in 2003. It still stands as a tourist draw and I believe gets a fresh coat of paint here in spring of 2007.
This pony truss has been dismantled and replace by a modern bridge.
This bridge was replaced in 2001.
I have lived in Natural Dam all of my life. Natural dam is a wonderful place to live the bridge is beautiful and so is the dam. Two years ago the dam and the bridge flooded and was so coll except for the people who's house flooded. the bridge was closed for about two hours and that bridge is tall for it to be flooded. Well I hope you come to Natural dam and visit us some time.
I appreciated that update from Mr. McClanahan. You're right though. Railroads are so costly nowadays that you rarely ever hear of a line being built, except up near the Powder River coal fields in Wyoming. They're are trying to rehabilitate the old Milwaukee Road line across South Dakota through southern Minnesota, but the railroad involved wants such a hugh loan from the Federal government to do it that is seems likely it won't happen. I wasn't aware that UP or SP had looked into possibly rehabilitating that line as I didn't hear much from the St. Louis area, where I live. Thanks for the update.
I really miss the blue lights that used to shine acrossed the bridge. I wish someone could start a fund raiser to light it up again. It is a beautiful piece of St. Louis History and deserves the same lighting and respect as the Old Courthouse, Cathedral and the arch.
Light the bridge
This bridge has been dismantled and replaced by a typical modern girder bridge.
I visited this bridge and photographed it on 12-17-06. It is a great old bridge in a nice setting. Talked to a guy who grew up in the area. He said he spent his childhood at the bridge and swimming hole
I may be able to answer this persons question. Back around the time this bridge was built, there was still much steamboat traffic on many rivers in the United States. Steamboats could travel on water with a depth less than 12 feet and the steam pipes would have obviously required enough clearance to avoid striking the bridge. You may recall that was where Samuel Clemens got his nickname. "By the mark, twain," was a common phrase rivermen used to note that the river channel was at least 12 feet deep (2 fathoms)and subsequently safe to traverse. At the turn of the 20th century, the nation's road network outside of the major population areas was primitive at best with few graded roads and no paved ones. Also, there may have not been that many railroad spurs in that area and river travel was still an alternate form of moving people and goods. This probably continued up until the 1930's (and maybe the 1940's at the latest) until the much-improved road networks came into being after World War II. The swing span on this bridge (and many others like it throughout the U.S.) was probably initially powered by steam and later converted to electricity and would have been located on the swinging span. Once larger boats stopped plying the river, the railroad locked the span into place and removed all of the equipment necessary to move the span. The Kansas City Southern railroad would probably have the information on when this occurred. I have seen many bridges of this type over smaller rivers throughout the United States where there is no longer any commercial boat traffic. Because these bridges were built to carry steam locomotives which weighed more in most cases that the current diesel engines do, the railroads have not replaced these bridges except where necessary. Hope that this helps!
I have always been very curious about my given name Eldean. I was named by a grandmother who passed away when I was very young and where my name came from was always a mystery. I had been in education for many years and had never found the name before. While searching the internet I decided to type my name in and see what I could find and I found the Eldean Covered bridge. As well as I remember it was located on Route 33, which was the year I was born. I would love to know more about the bridge and where the name Eldean came from. I live in the state of WV, am a historian and genealogist. Any information on the name would be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Eldean
My God! Driving across this bridge, it has one of the LOUDEST Wooden Decks!
There is good reason why the old CRI&P line is no longer in use, and why it was not ever reopened, or will be reopened. The biggest reason is money. I live in Raytown, on the west end of the line, and live not far from one of the other tunnels. The line's history is as follows -- it was completed in 1905, but the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific. When the CRI&P folded in 1980, the Kansas City/St. Louis line was bought by the SSW (St. Louis Southwestern, AKA Cotton Belt). At the time the SSW was part of the SP (Southern Pacific), and had track rights via the UP (Union Pacific). Since they had track rights, they did not need this line, which had already fallen into disrepair. About 1993, the SP took control, but again because of the deterioration of the line, they too decided not to reopen/use the line. In 1996 the UP took control with the merger of SP. The line was seriously looked into reopening, due to the 1993 floods. However, the cost of reopening the line exceeded the amount to justify it's use. In 1996 it cost about one million dollars per mile, just to lay new track, not counting everything else needed to bring it back into viability. (Today it could exceed well over 4-5 million per mile in total cost.) It was a few years later, the UP made a move to abandon the line, which was in turn bought by the MOC (Missouri Central), with the exception of the 13 miles into St. Louis, and the 30 some odd miles from Pleasant Hill to Kansas City, Missouri. Both of these "stubs" are still owned by the UP. Most of the old CRI&P line is now owned by the MOC, which is only a Class III railroad. Simply put, the line is now so far gone, it would be too expensive to ever reopen, all there is here is a right of way, nothing more.
This very well could be, although I have no first hand knowledge, I have heard that the bridges over the Kaw (Kansas River)can be raised due to flooding.
This is a beautiful bridge with a swing section. I have to wonder though, why did they put a swing bridge over such a shallow stretch of water. I realize that rivers rise and fall with the seasonal water run-off, but, what boat traffic would go down such a river with enough frequency to necccesitate the need for what must have been an expensive swing bridge, back when it was built in 1899? Also, it doesn't mention in the comments whether the swing section still swings....and how does it swing, if it does...since no operator's house is seen on the bridge? It would be very interesting if moveable bridges were always shown in the "open" position...whenever possible. Also, any people or vehicles that can be included in the photos gives a sense of perspective to the bridge structure.
Its a one lane bridge on an Indiana State Highway system controlled by traffic signals. Apparently the state has taken great care of this bridge and it appears sturdy. There is also the three span through truss Davis Ferry Road Bridge just north of Lafayette over the Wabash. It is closed to vehicles, but does not appear abandoned. I think there may also be a park at the bridge too.
At the time these photographs were taken, I observed remnants of other support structures that had preceeded or been concurrent with the current supports for this bridge. It became apparent to me that this is not the original bridge at this site; but that the current bridge used most of the original, massive stone piers from the original bridge and that many of the secondary steel supports were abandoned for construction of the current bridge.
Wayne Johnson
this old bridge was open since 1896. It was three camelback bridge. It was torn down since 1980.
More photo and find out of old bridge and new bridge. You see Wikipedia. What happen old bridge was collasped since 1980. thank you.
This is call coast to coast bridge in Yuma, Arizona. This is retired bridge. It was closed to traffic since 1988. People will walk on the bridge any time.
This is call coast to coast bridge in Yuma, Arizona. This is retired bridge. It was closed to traffic since 1988. People will walk on the bridge any time.
I lived in Warsaw during the mid 60's and have been over this bridge a few times, mostly walking, but once with my stepfather with a load of lumber in the back of a pickup truck. Can't tell you how scared a 10 year old boy was in a loaded truck going over a condemned bridge.
I used to live in Warsaw and have been over that bridge many times. Also, years after I left Warsaw, a buddy of mine and I were driving to Warsaw to visit my grandmother, and if we hadn't changed our route, we would have driven over that bridge the night the grain truck went through.
Thank God that they're at least going to make an effort to preserve this whipple through truss bridge which has been shut down for almost 3 years running.
At the same time, they're going to make a replacement; exactly when, no one's said yet. But at any rate this is kind of a big deal in the event of emergencies, where timing is everything. In a sense, the closing of the Bostick Road bridge can be seen as a mixed blessing: first of all, it takes longer to get to point B from point A & secondly, this whipple truss is going to be preserved somehow, someway. But couldn't they just make a replacement which bypasses this bridge; it'd seem more logical & more effective too.
Enough rambling here; this is one of the best frickin' through trussers around & that's saying something.
Finally!! We've got a pic for the Fort Ritner bridge up.
Like the Sparksville bridge a few miles east, this through truss bridge is one of the most noteworthy bridges around not only in southern Indiana but the whole state. It's an awesome feeling just seeing this puppy for the first time in all of its ragged (but beautiful) glory.
This through truss bridge, of the few which still exist in all of Delaware County, was closed the last time I (among others out there) checked. If there were any indications that it would subject to closing or replacement, it would boil down to the weight limit reduction from 8 tons a few years back to just 3 - & that's not a good sign for any bridge to have the tonnage reduced that drastically. The best thing Delaware County's Highway Department could do at this juncture is find a means by which this bridge could be preserved & a viable replacement for it in the process.
More accurately we found one half of it, and a hangar (Hip Vertical) from what appears to be a lost bridge (now low water bridge) to the immediate ENE.
We found it.
I believe this bridge has been replaced. Using a satellite image to view this area clearly shows a newer concrete structure in its place. I’m afraid another piece of history bites the dust.
Does this bridge even still exist?
Does this bridge even still exist?
Railroad Bridge at Glasgow, Missouri over the Missouri.
Current owner is the Kansas City Southern, which took over the Gateway Western Railway. Bridge was damaged in the flood of 1993 and repaired that fall.
Prior owners of the Bridge:
Kansas City Southern
Gateway Western
Chicago, Missouri and Western (went bankrupt)
Illinois Central Gulf (1972-?)
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio (1947-1972) Merged with Illinois Central
Chicago and Alton (to 1947) That's why the C & A is imprinted in the superstructure.
When the G.M. & O took over they rehab the line from Mexico, Missouri to Kansas City with money received from the Burlington (Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy RR) who received rights to send two frieght trains a day each way + one passenger train. For a while they used the Pioneer Zephyr consist that is now at the Museum of Science and Industry as the "Ozark State Zephyr). It had a special logo on the front that Alton Burlington instead of the normal Burlington Route.
Hope this helped. If I can locate it I have a picture of the repaired span (deck plate type )that has the name Gateway Western painted on it.
Best wishes,
Ed Gray
Mid-Missouri Railfan.
The bridge is actually called the Burlington-Bristol Bridge
This through truss bridge was replaced in 2002 by a modern concrete one.
I found this info on the Frederickburg bridge on indianatrails.org..... "A Transportation Enhancements grant in 2005 will help move this "Triple Intersection Warren Through Truss" bridge from its original location in Washington County over the Blue River, to its new home as a trail bridge across White River. The 149-foot bridge, constructed in 1898, will connect multi-use trails in Hamilton County's Koteewi Park with the White River Campground"
I was unaware that there were that many tunnels on the old Rock Island line. I also find it interesting that this line with most of its physical infastructure relatively intact sits idle. You would think that one of the major railroads crossing Missouri might be interested in using this line as an alternate for all of the heavy rail traffic going between Kansas City and St. Louis.
This Bridge is huge
My father, Lawrence A. Uebner, was born in Fall Creek Twp.in 1907. He and his brother attended the Bluff Hall Church. They used to use an old swimming hole just off the bridge. I visited the bridge in the 1980s. Thank you for the photos.
I'll bet this bridge was built many years earlier than 1945 because it is rather narrow and such. It is indeed an impressive bridge and hope it can be preserved.
The Brazos River Bridge at Brazoria, commonly known as "Brazoria Bridge," is a 1124-foot concrete and steel structure containing three Parker truss spans. It was constructed in 1939, and it's still in use today, carrying State Highways SH332 and FM521. It's a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and it's listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo: http://tinyurl.com/ynf3om
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Texas Landmark Register: http://tinyurl.com/onbpx
National Register: http://tinyurl.com/mphf4
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to construct a new four-lane highway bridge between the Brazos River Bridge and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge located 300 feet south. The Brazos River Bridge will remain standing to provide access to the picnic area and park east of river.
The railroad bridge was originally built ca 1907 by the St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway Company. It's a center-pivot swinging bridge, theoretically capable of pivoting to allow river traffic to pass, although it has not been opened for several years. The St.L.B.& M.R.R. merged with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in 1956, which in turn merged with the Union Pacific in 1997. The railroad operates today as the Union Pacific, which still uses the bridge for revenue traffic. A dozen trains a day pass across it, most of which are drawn by UPRR locomotives, although BNSF locomotives are sometimes seen.
I'm surprised to see this bridge, I was born 500" feet from there in 1923, attended Beech Creek school in the 3rd
grade and moved to Washington DC (1932) I was about 9 yrs old I think. I'm now 83 living in Stephens City, Va. I worked in Washington DC for the Bell Telephone Co and retired in 1982 after 41+ years. My uncle chopped ice up stream from that bridge. I crossed the bridge the past summer and it looked like a lot of paint was off.
Dick Stevens, 108 White Pine Circle, Stephens City, VA 22655---1-540-869-5446 George Peters was my uncle
any comments? dstevens@visuallink.com
This through truss has been closed to traffic but still stands next to its replacement. The new nondescript bridge was completed in 2002.
I loved this bridge it was a marvelous part of the town. I was devasted when I heard the town might tear it down. It should be reconized as a national landmark it is lovely. The surronding enivorment is alway breathe taking
This bridge as of October 2006 has been reconstructed with a new deck and railings.
This pony truss was replaced in 2001 by a concrete girder bridge.
This bridge was constructed by M.E. Gillioz, of Monett, MO, one of the largest building, road, dam, and bridge contractors in the state of Missouri during the first half of the 20th Century.
I believe this is a bridge built by M. E. Gillioz,of Monett, Missouri, one of the largest road, dam, building, and bridge builders from the first half of the 20th Century.Can you confirm if it is a five span bridge?
Thanks.
This bridge was built by M.E. Gillioz of Monett, MO, one of the biggest road, bridge, dam, and building contractors from the first half of the 20th Century.
Shame on the mindless county! They tore down one of the best bridges anyone ever seen. This is very devastating and I feel like saying everything in the dictionary. Is ther a MAJOR UPROAR over the demolition?