Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 31.595554,-85.782977
Carries former US 231 over Pea River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: From north to south:
Five closed-spandrel arch spans
One open-spandrel arch span
Three closed-spandrel arch spans
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Pea River on former US 231
History: Built 1921; Bypassed 1970
Built: 1921
Location: Dale County
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North approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Main span
Photo taken by James Baughn
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South approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Looking north
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Looking south
Photo taken by James Baughn
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North end
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Decorative tower
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Bridge Historic Marker
Photo taken by James McCray
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Closeup of Historical Marker
Photo taken by James McCray
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South End Deck View
Photo taken by James McCray
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Looking Northeast at Approach Arches
Photo taken by James McCray
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Approach Arch Underneath Detail
Photo taken by James McCray
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Main Span (Western Face)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Main Span (Eastern Face)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Oblique View Showing Main Span (Looking Northwest)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Northwest View Again
Photo taken by James McCray
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Approach Arch Detail Showing Main Span Decorative Tower
Photo taken by James McCray
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Oblique View (Looking Northeast)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Railing Detail
Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in March 2013
Status: Abandoned
Location: 31.342730,-85.611910
Carries AL 123 over Choctawhatchee River
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Old Concrete Bridge is a girder bridge, the wooden bridge was either a wooden stringer or covered bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete girder and a wooden bridge over Choctawhatchee River on AL 123 at the John Hutto Park in Newton
History: First bridge (wooden) built during or before Civil War and replaced by current old bridge (abandoned stringer bridge) probably during the 1920's. The current old bridge, although left abandoned in place, was replaced by the new bridge in 1976.
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Overview
For a complete explanation of the bridges, the associated legend, and of their history, please read the "essay" about these bridges.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Old AL 123 Concrete Bridge
The old concrete bridge replaced the original wooden bridge. However, this bridge was replaced in 1976 by the current AL 123 bridge.
Photo taken by James McCray
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New Bridge and Original Bridge
In the picture one can see two bridges. The new (currently in use) bridge can be seen near the top of the photo. The remains of the original wooden bridge can be seen in the center of the photo.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Original Wooden Bridge
This is the bridge made famous by the book,"13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffery," by Kathryn Tucker Windham. As one can see, all that remains of the old wood bridge are some wooden stubs and a couple of support columns (top center of photo).
Photo taken by James McCray
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Closeup of the Wood Bridge Ruins
Photo taken by James McCray
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Old Concrete Bridge Collapsed Approaches (Northern End)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Old Concrete Bridge Main Span (Deck View)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Old Concrete Bridge Main Span (Deck View Northern End)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Underneath the Old Concrete Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
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13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey
This is the book which made the bridge famous.
http://www.target.com/
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Looking north
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed northern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed northern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed northern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking north at collapsed northern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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new bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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new bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Both bridges
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking down at the collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking down at the collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking down at the collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking down at the collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking north
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Looking north
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Collapsed southern approach
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Broken railing from the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Broken railing from the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Under the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Under the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Under the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Under the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
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Under the old concrete bridge
Photo taken by Ben Tate in July 2011
Status: Abandoned
Location: 31.278936,-85.679366
Carries an abandoned section of Co Rd 421 over Choctawhatchee River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Choctawhatchee River on an abandoned section of Co Rd 421
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
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Lower Iron Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2011
Status: Presumably open to traffic
Location: 31.607275,-85.754319
Carries CSX Railroad over Pea River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Pea River on CSX Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 31.374084,-85.523664
Carries an abandoned alignment of County Rd 56 over Choctawhatchee River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt pony truss bridge over Choctawhatchee River on an abandoned alignment of AL 56
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Remains of an even older bridge?
This must be remains of what used to be an older wooden bridge, or a ford........any guesses?
Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
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Photo taken by James McCray in October 2014
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 31.322389,-85.745722
Carries an old road over Claybank Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Don't know
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bridge over Claybank Creek on an old road
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 31.323653,-85.750929
Carries an old road over Claybank Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned slab bridge over Claybank Creek on an old road
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 31.351269,-85.597866
Carries Atlantic Coast line railroad over Choctawhatchee River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Choctawhatchee River on Atlantic Coast Line RR
History:
Built:
Location: Dale County
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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.
