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Outstanding six-span Pratt through truss bridge across the French Broad River at the Rankin Community Although the state built a new concrete tee-beam bridge a quarter-mile north, the old Pratt through truss spans and their piers were left in place with the approaches demolished. All these views are on the south side of the bridge, looking westbound Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008 |
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Flimsy railing designed for low-speed resistance Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008 |
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Rusty bridge connections to crumbling concrete pier Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008 |
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East span, with the roadway approach removed No traffic is allowed on the bridge spans Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008 |
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Rusty steel Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008 |
