Status: Derelict/abandoned
Candidate for possible extension of Cathy Crockett Trail.
Location: 36.898766,-84.516872
Carries trail over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel constructed of brick and stacked limestone.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on trail
History: Built in 1879, bypassed in the extensive 1961-63 bypass program.
Built: 1879
Location: McCreary County
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South portal of Tunnel 8.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Detail shot showing the transition from stacked limestone to all brick in the wall structure.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Just about 100ft into the tunnel from the north, the first layer or brick is separating from the rest of the tunnel.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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The north end is showing some wear.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.725556,-84.543611
Carries KY 92 over South Fork Cumberland River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details:
Warren deck truss
Total Length: 642.9 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over South Fork Cumberland River on KY 92
History: Built 1941
Built: 1941
Location: McCreary County
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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South Fork Cumberland River KY 92 Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 36.893446,-84.508203
Carries trail over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel constructed of brick and stacked limestone.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on trail
History: Built in 1879, bypassed by major line relocation of 1961-63.
Built: 1879
Location: McCreary County
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The north portal of #9. Note the solid concrete top to the portal. Likely an area that was rebuilt at some point to strengthen the portal against water that may have been backing up behind it.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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A builder's plate of some sort on the right side of the portal. Dated 1935, so it must denote something not of the same era as the tunnel construction.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Bricks laying on the tunnel floor which have collapsed from the roof.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Significant damage to the roof is shown here.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Looking through the S-curve.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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Here you can see where the south portal has begun to separate from the bore. It is likely the eroded slate is the only thing that has prevented it from collapsing forward.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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I climbed on the separated portal arch to get this view looking down into the tunnel.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
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A sun glare filled shot of the south portal.
Photo taken by Alex Wood in April 2013
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 36.717275,-84.543389
Carries former Kentucky & Tennessee Railroad over Big South Fork Cumberland River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 565.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Big South Fork Cumberland River on former K&T Railroad
History: Built 1907; closed 1966.
Built: 1907
Location: McCreary County
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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K&T Concrete Arch Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by C Hanchey in April 2009
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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KT - Big South Fork Cumberland River Arch Bridge
1930s view
Photo from Facebook
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 36.670250,-84.548855
Carries Pedestrian Path (use to carry coal cars) over Big South Fork
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Cantilevered Deck truss
Total Length: 676.0 Feet
Span Length: 244.0 Feet
Overview: Cantilevered Deck truss bridge over Big South Fork on Pedestrian Path (use to carry coal cars)
History: Built 1930's to carry coal cars, restrored 1960's for pedestrian use.
Built: CA 1930
Location: McCreary County
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Overview of Blue Heron with Bridge
Picture is property of the NPS http://www.nps.gov/biso/historyculture/Historic-Photographs-of-Blue-Heron.htm
Photo Taken By NPS
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Bridge from Coal Tipple
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Overview
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Bridge Deck
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Bridge Deck
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Bridge Deck
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Bridge Deck with Coal Tipple
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in May 2014
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Blue Heron Bridge
former coal company bridge over Big South Fork of Cumberland River
GS, 10-1994
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.695556,-84.480000
Carries Ky-1651 over Kentucky and Tennessee Railroad
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 53.2 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over Kentucky and Tennessee Railroad on Ky-1651
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: McCreary County
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KY1651 Overpass
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2017
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KY1651 Overpass
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2017
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 36.662183,-84.439417
Carries Pedestrian Overpass over US Hwy 27
Design: arch/through
Design Details: Aluminum Through arch
Total Length: 455.4 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet
Overview: Through arch bridge over US Hwy 27 on Pedestrian Overpass
History: Built 1972
Built: 1972
Location: McCreary County
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US 27 Pedestrian Overpass
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2017
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US 27 Pedestrian Overpass
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2017
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.
