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Historic Bridges: Limestone County, Alabama

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 3

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Decatur Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Norfolk Southern) Over Tennessee River in Decatur: Limestone County, Alabama and Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,200 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge has been altered by the replacement of many spans with modern structures, but some of the fixed truss spans remain historic.
Steamboat Bill Bridge
Captain William J. Hudson Memorial Bridge
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US-31, US-72 Alternate, and AL-20 (6th Avenue) Over Tennessee River, Railroad, and Market Street in Decatur: Limestone County, Alabama and Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,502 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1961 By: Unknown
Paired with a modern bridge, this continuous truss bridge displays an arched truss design with towers, a design unique to Alabama.
US-72 Elk River Bridge
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US-72 (Eastbound) and AL-2 (Eastbound) (Lee Highway) Over Elk River (Wheeler Reservoir) in Rural: Lauderdale County, Alabama and Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,582 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Unknown
This traditional through truss bridge has been paired with a modern bridge, forming a one-way couplet.

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