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CSX Railroad Bridge

The only through truss bridge on the CSX Line between Nashville, Tennessee and Decatur, Alabama. View is northbound (towards Nashville).

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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View southbound, from middle of north span

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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Bridge gridwork

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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View northbound, from middle of south span

Picture faded at the top

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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Bridge last painted in 1969 (picture taken in Winter, 1973)

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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View northbound, from center of south span

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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View of Duck River, from center pier eastward (upriver)

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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View northbound from southern end of bridge (train caboose in middle of bridge)

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in 1973

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Picture History 

Written by Calvin Sneed

These pictures were taken in 1974, as a northbound train approached. The steel bridge has been painted several times since.

Facts 

Overview
Subdivided Warren through truss bridge over Duck River on CSX Railroad in Northern Marshall County
Location
Marshall County, Tennessee
Status
Open to traffic
History
The only through truss bridge on any railroad between Nashville, Tennessee and Decatur, Alabama
Builder
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Design
Steel reinforced Warren Through Truss
Also called
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Bridge
Inventory number
BH 36997 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Louisville & Nashville Railroad (2)
Marshall County, Tennessee (6)
Open (21,981)
Owned by railroad (709)
Tennessee (379)

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