Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.680278,-85.187778
Carries US 42/KY 36 over Kentucky River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Cantilevered Warren through truss
Total Length: 1276.6 Feet
Span Length: 299.8 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Kentucky River on US 42 in Carrollton
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952
Location: Carroll County
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Overview
The bridge is known locally as the Big Blue Bridge due to the blue color which is also the team color of the University of Kentucky (UK Wildcats).
Photo taken by James McCray
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From a Distance (Eastern End)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Eastern Approach
The remains of the old US 42 bridge can be see in the photo. The old bridge was built in 1900 and replaced by the new bridge in 1952.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Oblique View (Looking Southwest)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Western Truss Section
Photo taken by James McCray
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Deck View
Photo taken by James McCray
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Closeup of Truss Portal
Photo taken by James McCray
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Bridge Approach (Eastern Approach)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Deck View (Eastern End)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Underneath the Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
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Oblique View (Looking Southeast)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Railiing Detail
Photo taken by James McCray
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Confluence of Kentucky River and the Ohio River
Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo By Heather Gonser July 2017
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Photo By Heather Gonser July 2017
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Photo By Heather Gonser July 2017
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 38.680590,-85.188220
Carries US 42 over Kentucky River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Kentucky River on US 42 in Carrollton
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Carroll County
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The First Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge
The Original KY River Bridge in Carrollton was built in 1900 and replaced by the new bridge in 1952. The current bridge is known "Big Blue Bridge." For more info on the "Big Blue Bridge," see the Kentucky River US 42 Bridge page.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Remains of Eastern Bridge Approach and Abutement
All that remains of the original bridge is a section of its eastern approach, abutement, and two of its main span support columns.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Eastern Approach and Abutement Remains Closeup
Interestingly enough, when the new bridge was built a part of the eastern approach was left standing.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Old and New Bridges
The new bridge "Big Blue Bridge" and the remains of the old bridge are seen side by side.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Eastern Main Span Support Column
The main span support columns remain to show one that there was an older bridge at the location at one time.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Western Main Support Column
Photo taken by James McCray in October 2008
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Bridge Historic Plaque
A monument stands in memory of the old bridge on the eastern side of the old bridge.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Original Bridge Plaque #1
The builder plaques to the old bridge are also apart of the old bridge monument.
Photo taken by James McCray in October 2008
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Original Bridge Plaque #2
Photo taken by James McCray in October 2008
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Frank M. Hohenberger Photograph Collection
Old US 42 Kentucky River Bridge - Kentucky River (Ky.), Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge (Carrollton, Ky., and Prestonville, Ky.)
Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. For commercial uses, please contact the Lilly Library at 1200 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-5500 or at http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/
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Wall Pic from Local Mcdonalds
Photo taken by James McCray in January 2019
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Kentucky River Bridge
Dated 1912
Kentucky Historical Society
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Old US 42 Kentucky River Bridge
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Photo from old postcard
Status:
Location: 38.626111,-85.137778
Carries Gilgal Branch Road over Csx Rr Over Gilgal Road
Design: culvert
Design Details: Culvert
Total Length: 15.1 Feet
Span Length: 12.1 Feet
Overview: Culvert bridge over Csx Rr Over Gilgal Road on Gilgal Branch Road
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Carroll County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.607976,-85.081356
Carries CSX Railroad (Formerly L&N Shortline) over Kentucky River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 727.0 Feet
Span Length: 214.0 Feet
Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Kentucky River on CSX Railroad (Formerly L&N Shortline)
History:
Built:
Location: Carroll County
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L&N - Kentucky River Bridge (Worthville)
Dated August 1930
Kentucky Historical Society
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 38.679094,-85.186717
Carries Carrollton Riverwalk over Ravine
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring pony truss bridge over Ravine on Carrollton Riverwalk
History: Built ca. 1869. Originally carried an old alignment of US 42 over McCool's Creek. Moved over a ravine between Two Rivers Campground and Point Park in Carrollton in August, 2013.
Built: ca. 1869
Location: Carroll County
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by Bill Eichelberger in September 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in April 2011
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Photo taken by J.P. in April 2011
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Photo taken by J.P. in April 2011
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Photo taken by J.P. in April 2011
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Photo taken by J.P. in April 2011
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Photo taken by James McCray in January 2004
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Photo taken by James McCray in January 2004
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Mullins in May 2016
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Photo taken by Heather Gonser on July 7, 2017.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Photo taken by Heather Gonser July 7, 2017.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Photo taken by Heather Gonser July 7, 2017.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Flood Feb 2019
Photo taken by James McCray in February 2019
Status: Abandoned until 2013 August when it was relocated for pedestrian service.
Moved to Point Park in Carrollton
Location: 38.715119,-85.105010
Carries Old alignment of U.S. 42 over McCool's Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bowstring pony truss bridge over McCool's Creek on Old alignment of U.S. 42
History: Built in 1869, abandonded when Hwy42 alignment changed, prior to 1942
Built: 1869
Location: Carroll County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 38.593185,-85.173231
Carries Csx Railroad over hillside
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Brick-lined tunnel.
Total Length: 478.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel under hill
History: A tunnel that was bypassed in the 1990s and remains in place.
Built: 1869
Location: Carroll County
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North Tunnel Portal
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
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Tunnel Interior
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
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Tunnel Interior
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
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Tunnel Interior
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
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South Tunnel Portal
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
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North Tunnel Portal
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 38.680415,-85.206928
Carries US-42, KY-36 over Little Kentucky River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 180.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Little Kentucky River on US-42, KY-36
History: Built 1871; Replaced 1927
Built: 1871
Location: Carroll County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 38.680717,-85.207657
Carries US-42, KY-36 over Little Kentucky River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Little Kentucky River on US-42, KY-36
History: Built 1927; Replaced 1985
Built: 1927
Location: Carroll County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.619033,-85.035910
Carries CSX over Buffalo Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Buffalo Creek on CSX
History:
Built:
Location: Carroll County
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Status: Open to traffic on a private lane
Location: 38.676744,-84.961687
Carries Friend Farm Road over Lick Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Lick Creek on Friend Farm Road
History:
Built: ca. 1890's
Location: Carroll County
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Photo taken by J.P. in February 2019
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Photo taken by J.P. in February 2019
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Photo taken by J.P. in February 2019
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.
