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East Fork Clarks River KY 402 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.768611,-88.278056

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Carries KY 402 (formerly KY 80) over East Fork Clarks River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 642.9 Feet
Span Length: 109.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over East Fork Clarks River on KY 402 (formerly KY 80)
History: Built 1933
Built: 1933

Location: Marshall County

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KY 402-80 E Fork Clarks River Truss Bridge

West Approach

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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KY 402-80 E Fork Clarks River Truss Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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KY 402-80 E Fork Clarks River Truss Bridge

East Approach

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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East Fork Clarks River KY 402 Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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East Fork Clarks River KY 402 Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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Luther Draffen Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 37.026500,-88.285557

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Carries I-24 over Tennessee River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 2107.4 Feet
Span Length: 534.0 Feet

Overview: Pair of steel through arch bridges over the Tennessee River on I-24
History: Built 1974 by the Allied Structural Steel Co.
Built: 1974

Location: Marshall County

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Side view

Photo taken by James Baughn

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View from a distance

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Driving across

Photo taken by James Baughn

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As seen from Cumberland River US 62 Bridge

Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Eggner's Ferry Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 36.772222,-88.120278

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Carries US 68/KY 80 over Tennessee River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Truss spans from west to east: One 5-panel Pratt through truss Four 10-panel Parker through trusses (easternmost span replaced by a Warren through truss without verticals) One 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 3495.1 Feet
Span Length: 368.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Tennessee River on US 68/KY 80
History: Built 1932; one span demolished after strike from ship on January 26, 2012; reopened to traffic on May 25, 2012, demolished July 2016
Built: 1932

Location: Marshall County

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

West Approach

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

East Approach

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Tennessee River US 68 Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in February 2009

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Another view of wreckage

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Channel span

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Close up of west approach

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Damaged pier

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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East truss

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Oblique view from northwest

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Overview from northwest

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Overview from southwest following the collision

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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The ship

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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View from west causeway

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Where the span should be

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Wreckage on ship's bow

Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012

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Overview from southeast

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Old and new spans

Photo taken by James Baughn

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View from state park overlook

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Oblique view from southwest

Photo taken by James Baughn

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West portal

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Below west approach

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Birds nest on upper chord

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Bridge reopening party

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Concrete piers

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Crowd on bridge

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Damaged endpost

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Danger sign for missing span

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Diagonal member

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Driving across eastbound

Photo taken by James Baughn

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East abutment

Photo taken by James Baughn

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East approach

Photo taken by James Baughn

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East end

Photo taken by James Baughn

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East portal

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Expansion joint

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Forest of girders

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Hauling away road closed barricades

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Jockeying for position to drive across

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Parker truss overhead bracing

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Parker truss portal bracing from behind

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Parker truss portal bracing

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Pratt truss

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Railing

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Replacement span lower joint

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Replacement span truss

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Replacement span upper joint

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Replacement span

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Traffic jam as everybody wants to cross

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Underneath east approach

Photo taken by James Baughn

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View from Fenton boat ramp

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Vintage cars parade across bridge

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Walking across replacement span

Photo taken by James Baughn

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West abutment

Photo taken by James Baughn

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West approach mini truss

Photo taken by James Baughn

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West approach

Photo taken by James Baughn

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West end

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2013

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Sad face.

Photo taken by J.P. in August 2016

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Chopped up

Photo taken by J.P. in August 2016

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Demolition prep work June 2016

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Demolition prep work June 2016

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Demolition prep work June 2016

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Demolition prep work June 2016

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Demolition prep work June 2016

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Eggner's Ferry Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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Kentucky Dam

Status: Bridge is open to local traffic with a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian path

Location: 37.011667,-88.270000

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Carries Once carried the Illinois Central and US 641/US 62 over Tennessee River
Design: other
Design Details: Dam
Total Length: 1652.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Dam impounding the Tennessee River
History: Built between 1938 and 1944; Roadway added 1950
Built: 1950

Location: Marshall County

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Kentucky Dam Spillway

TVA Photo taken circa 1950

Photo by TVA

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Overview

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Powerplant

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Gates

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Commemoration plaque

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Driving across eastbound

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Lock gate seen through fence

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Lock seen from above

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Lock seen from below

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Tow entering the lock

Photo taken by James Baughn

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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008

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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008

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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008

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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008

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Shar-Cal Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 37.018419,-88.442201

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Carries Shar-Cal Road over P&L Railway
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 70.9 Feet
Span Length: 16.1 Feet

Overview: Lost timber stringer bridge over Shar-Cal Road on P&L Railway
History: Built 1923; rehabilitated 1956
Built: 1923

Location: Marshall County

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Old Dogtown Road Bridge

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 36.811417,-88.288769

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Carries Old Dogtown Road over East Fork of Clarks River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over East Fork of Clarks River on Old Dogtown Road
History: Built 1919
Built: 1919

Location: Marshall County

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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Photo taken by J.P.

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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 James McCray

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Photo taken by James McCray

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Old Dogtown Road Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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IC - Tennessee River Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 37.014547,-88.272400

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Carries Illinois Central RR over Lake Kentucky of the Tennessee River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss swing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Lake Kentucky of the Tennessee River on Illinois Central RR
History: Built 1905; Removed circa 1944
Built: 1905

Location: Marshall County

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IC - Tennessee River (Kentucky Lake) Bridge

Gilbertsville KY removed

Photo taken by Douglas Butler in May 2013

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PAL - Gilbertsville Hwy Bridge

Status: Open

Location: 37.009902,-88.283703

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Carries Paducah & Louisville Rwy over Gilbertsville Hwy
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 125.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Gilbertsville Hwy on Paducah & Louisville Rwy
History:
Built:

Location: Marshall County

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2015

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2015

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2015

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New Eggner Ferry Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.772638,-88.120174

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Carries Us 68/KY80 over Kentucky Lake
Design: arch/deck/steel
Design Details: Steel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Arch bridge over Kentucky Lake on Us 68/KY80
History: Built 2016
Built: 2016

Location: Marshall County

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Oblique View

Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017

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East Approach (close up)

Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017

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East Approach

New 4 Lane Eggner's Ferry Bridge

Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017

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Photo taken by J.P. in August 2016

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Photo taken by J.P. in August 2016

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Purchase Parkway over KY 1949 Culvert

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 36.832788,-88.441659

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Carries Purchase Parkway (I-69) over KY 1949
Design: culvert
Design Details:
Total Length: 23.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Culvert over KY 1949 on the Purchase Parkway (I-69)
History:
Built: 1967

Location: Marshall County

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JC 9003 Over KY 1949

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2016

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George A. "Tony" Ellis Memorial Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 37.014444,-88.273333

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Carries US 62 over Tennessee River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 3117.3 Feet
Span Length: 504.9 Feet

Overview: Modern deck plate girder bridge over Tennessee River on US 62
History: Built 2009 as part of a relocation of US 62 away from Kentucky Dam
Built: 2009

Location: Marshall County

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Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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Naming dedication ceremony

Photo provided by Keith Todd / KYTC

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McCoy Ford Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 36.895025,-88.378876

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Carries McCoy Ford Bridge Road (now Castleberry Lane/Tucker Lane) over Clarks River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Clarks River on McCoy Ford Bridge Road (now Castleberry Lane/Tucker Lane)
History:
Built:

Location: Marshall County

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Big Cypress Creek Bridge

Status: Collapsed

Location: 37.028538,-88.448665

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Carries Shar-Cal Road over Big Cypress Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Cypress Creek on Shar-Cal Road
History: Built 1905; Collapsed due to flood damage 1977
Built: 1905

Location: Marshall County

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Big Cypress Creek Bridge

The Paducah Sun: April 24 1977

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Big Cypress Creek Bridge

The Paducah Sun: April 24 1977


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.

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