Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.149167,-83.636389
Carries NFA A412 over Branch
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 25.5 Feet
Span Length: 20.3 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Branch on NFA A412
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Grainger County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.224722,-83.565833
Carries NFA 1328 (Sa 2903) over Branch
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 28.8 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Branch on NFA 1328 (Sa 2903)
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Grainger County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.306168,-83.346598
Carries State Highway 375 over German Creek (Cherokee Lake)
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Cantilevered Warren through truss
Total Length: 954.8 Feet
Span Length: 282.1 Feet
Overview: Cantilevered through truss bridge over German Creek on State Highway 375
History: Built 1941, one of four cantilevered through truss bridges built after TVA dams impounded rivers in East Tennessee
Built: 1941
Location: Grainger County
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German Creek Cantilevered Through Truss Bridge on State Highway 375 in Grainger County
One of 3 cantilevered through truss bridges, that were built after TVA impounded dams on rivers in East Tennessee. Other two are in Jefferson County, Tennessee and Washington County, Virginia.
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Shot of bridge through fog, from nearby Clinch Mountain Gap, U.S. 25-E, 20 miles distant
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Reverse shot from bridge of Clinch Mountain Gap, U.S. 25-E, 20 miles distant
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Massive steel bridge work
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Steel grid
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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View of bridge from nearby marina
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Close up of east cantilever arch
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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West approach
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Concrete deck truss support
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Nests
Not sure what these nests are
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Shot of bridge supports
First bridge support in upper part of picture
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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South side of bridge carries power lines
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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West end Pratt truss
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Close up of west cantilever support
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Westbound Highway 375
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Eastbound Highway 375
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Massive steel work
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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South side of bridge
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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West approach
Clinch Mountain Gap (U.S. 25-E) is the dip in the mountain in the background
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Different bridge supports
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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View of north side of bridge
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bridge is about to be closed for renovation-Sept. 2008
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
Status: Closed to vehicular traffic, open to pedestrian traffic
Location: 36.328056,-83.644167
Carries Black Fox Road (County Road 25) over Hogskin Creek
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Camelback Pratt through truss, with a wooden floor
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 154.8 Feet
Overview: Pratt Camelback truss bridge over Hogskin Creek on Black Fox Road (County Road 25) Closed to Vehicular Traffic
History: Originally built in 1916-17 as State Highway 33 bridge across Clinch River in Union County, relocated to Hogskin Creek in 1935 when Norris Lake was impounded.
Built: 1935
Location: Grainger County
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Parker
Originally built 1916-17 over Clinch Ridge on State Highway 33 (also known as Ousley Bridge or Miller's Ferry Bridge at that location), then moved to present location in 1935 by TVA, when agency impounded the Clinch River for Norris Dam
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Wooden Floor Deck, with many missing guard rails
From east side, looking west across bridge
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Gaps in the wood deck flooring
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Rusty steel Deck frame under wooden floor
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bridge over low water, high water level is indicated on side of bank
The water is unusually clear and deep as it flows downstream (to the left) into Norris Lake
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bridge steel and cable work
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Rusty steel deck work
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Parker "Camelback" type of the Pratt through truss design
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Single Span
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Flimsy railing replaced by steel guard rail
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bolt/Hinge design
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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View upstream towards falls in distance
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Falls, from creek to lake level
View from bridge is about 500 feet upstream where creek drops down to lake level
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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West side approach
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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"Load Limit 3 Tons"
Since the bridge is considered "structurally deficient", the 3-ton limit is a great exaggeration.
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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View downstream towards Norris Lake
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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View upstream towards falls in distance
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Missing railing and guard rail
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Missing railing replaced by guard rail
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bridge support tier
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Rusty Bolt
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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East approach
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Bridge deck level over stream
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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West side supported by rock wall
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Tennessee state highway bridge marker
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Wooden Deck
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Creek junction downstream from bridge
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in September 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.393342,-83.407067
Carries Johnson Road (NFA A096) over Indian Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Indian Creek on Johnson Road
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Grainger County
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Through View to the North
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Oblique view of the Ribs from the South Bank
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Plaque on the Northwest End of the Bridge; Built by the Luten Bridge Company, 1930
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Elevation View
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.291111,-83.481944
Carries NFA 2473 (Sa 2910) over Richland Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 40.3 Feet
Span Length: 38.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Richland Creek on NFA 2473 (Sa 2910)
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Grainger County
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.138333,-83.667500
Carries NFA 1213 (Sa 2901) over Richland Creek
Design: arch/deck/luten
Design Details: Luten arch
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 51.5 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Richland Creek on NFA 1213 (Sa 2901) in Blaine
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: Grainger County
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238434
Oblique Through, View to the East
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Plaque on Northwest end; Built by the Luten Bridge Company in 1917
Photo taken by Martha Carver
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Elevation, View to the Northeast
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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Old Bridge Abutments to the North
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2008
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South view, looking upstream
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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East side arch support
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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West side arch support
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Arch apex, south side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Luten rectangular railing
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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South side provile
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Exposed gravel scoring
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Luten design profile on south railing
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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North side rail profile, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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South side rail profile, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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View up stream from bridge, looking north
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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View down stream from bridge, looking south
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Bridge profile of north side, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Bridge profile of south side, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Bridge profile of south side, looking west
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Bridge profile of north side, looking west
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
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Surface view looking west
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.289444,-83.481944
Carries NFA 2473 (Sa 2910) over Rocky Creek
Design: arch
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 22.0 Feet
Span Length: 21.6 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Rocky Creek on NFA 2473 (Sa 2910)
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Grainger County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.149167,-83.636667
Carries Nfa A412 over Branch
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 25.6 Feet
Span Length: 20.3 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Branch on Nfa A412
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Grainger County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.279167,-83.514444
Carries Fap 92 over Richland Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Richland Creek on Fap 92
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Grainger County
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Elevation showing widened side, view to the Southeast
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2003
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Oblique Elevation showing original side, view to the Southwest
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2003
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Through View to the South
Photo taken by Martha Carver, 2003
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 36.252900,-83.669133
Carries Dale Road (Nfa A051) over Flat Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt-half
Design Details: Half-hip Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Half-hip Pratt pony truss bridge over Flat Creek on Dale Road (Nfa A051)
History: Built 1909; Replaced 1989
Built: 1909
Location: Grainger County
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General View Of Bridge Setting Facing Northeast
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Southwest (Side) Elevation Facing Northeast
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Northwest (Side) Elevation Facing Southwest
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Approach View Facing Southeast
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Approach View Facing Northwest
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Bridge Plaque On End Post, View Toward Southeast
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Bottom Chord, East Side Of Truss, Facing Northeast
Photo taken by George Hornal for the Historic American Engineering Record
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.
