Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.162447,-86.006680
Carries CSX Railroad over Boiling Fork Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch bridge, with a row of cut stones that follows the line of the arch
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Spectacular stone arch bridge over Boiling Fork Creek on CSX Railroad
History: Built 1851 as wooden trestle, replaced with stone arch bridge around turn of century
Built: 1851
Location: Franklin County
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173319
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Just guessing these stones weigh between 75 and 200 pounds apiece, to balance out the weight of the train above
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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An optical illusion.. this looks like a fungus taking over the carved stone.......
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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....when in fact, it is the reflection of the creek water on the top inside of the arch.
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2010
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
251950
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
251951
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.064167,-85.917500
Carries Nfa A589 over Crow Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Crow Creek on Nfa A589
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Franklin County
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238296
North Rail, Wiew to the Northwest
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Through to the East
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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North Elevation, view to the Southeast
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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South Elevation, View to the Northeast
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
251909
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
Status: Abandoned
Location: 35.099819,-86.259231
Carries Old Salem-Lexie Road over Factory Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: 2 masonry arch spans, made of rubble stone patched with concrete.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned stone arch bridge over Factory Creek on Old Salem-Lexie Road
History: Built in 1914, replacing 2 pedestrian bridges dating back to the 1830's
Built: 1914
Location: Franklin County
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201307
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in June 2011
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Falls Mill Bridge 1
Photo taken by Johnny C Barrett in September 2012
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Falls Mill Bridge 3
Photo taken by Johnny C Barrett in September 2012
251953
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.153756,-85.977257
Carries CSX Railroad over Cumberland Mountains
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 2228.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Cumberland Mountains on CSX Railroad
History: Built 1852 by Stevenson,V.K
Built: 1852
Location: Franklin County
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251952
Plaque located in the Cowan Railroad Park
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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CSX - Cumberland Mountain Tunnel
north portal
Photo taken by Brian Mackinnon
Status: Unknown status
Location: 35.188472,-86.046099
Carries Nfa 2108 349416h over Csx Railroad
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 18.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.1 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Csx Railroad on Nfa 2108 349416h
History: Built 1919
Built: 1919
Location: Franklin County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.204067,-86.072141
Carries Csx Rr 349414u over Csx Railroad
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 19.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.1 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Csx Railroad on Csx Rr 349414u
History: Built 1919
Built: 1919
Location: Franklin County
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Status: Only 1 pier remains
Location: 35.187436,-86.104676
Carries Former L&N Railroad Alignment over Boiling Fork Creek
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Boiling Fork Creek on Former L&N Railroad Alignment
History: Was part of the L&N Huntsville, AL, to Decherd, TN, Railroad
Built: 1914
Location: Franklin County
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484902
L&N - Boiling Fork Creek Bridge
HAER Photo
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L&N - Boiling Fork Creek Bridge
HAER Photo
Status: No longer exists
Location: 35.205943,-86.075810
Carries Former L&N Railroad Alignment over Wagner Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Wagner Creek on Former L&N Railroad Alignment
History: Was part of the L&N Huntsville, AL, to Decherd, TN, Railroad
Built:
Location: Franklin County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.090452,-85.931507
Carries Fas 56 over Crow Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 212.0 Feet
Span Length: 53.2 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Crow Creek on Fas 56
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Franklin County
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251921
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.162222,-86.006389
Carries Nfa A460 over Boiling Fork Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 65.9 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Boiling Fork Creek on Nfa A460
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Franklin County
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251945
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
251946
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
251947
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 35.259182,-86.120903
Carries CSX Rail Road over Elk River / Tims Ford Lake
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Elk River / Tims Ford Lake on CSX Rail Road
History:
Built:
Location: Franklin County
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272203
CSX Elk River Bridge
Photo taken by Jason Kirk
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 35.211140,-85.931150
Carries Walking Trail over Lake Cheston
Design: truss
Design Details: Repurposed Roof Truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Truss bridge over Lake Cheston on Walking Trail
History:
Built:
Location: Franklin County
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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Lackawanna Steel
Photo taken by Ben Tate in March 2013
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.
