Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.864500,-82.180000
Carries CR 3/5 over Rock formation
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 3327.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Masonry tunnel on CR 3/5
History: Opened in 1891 for the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Built: 1892
Location: Mingo County
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131710
Photo taken by Greg Hall
131711
Photo taken by Greg Hall
131712
Photo taken by Greg Hall
341202
West portal with some fall foliage.
Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2015
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South Portal, 2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491743
South Portal, 2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491744
South Portal, 2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.798950,-82.285591
Carries CR 3/13 over Laurel Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Laurel Creek on CR 3/13
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 37.711077,-82.182555
Carries CR 65/5 over Pigeon Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 136.2 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over Pigeon Creek on CR 65/5 in Delbarton
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.673095,-82.280057
Carries Harvey Street over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: Riveted polygonal Warren Through truss
Total Length: 296.9 Feet
Span Length: 208.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Harvey Street in Williamson, W. Va. and South Williamson, Ky.
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950
Location: Mingo County
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262117
Pete Dillon Bridge Over the Kentucky River, Williamson WV
Photo taken by jonmac33
262118
Pete Dillon Bridge Over the Kentucky River, Williamson WV
Photo taken by jonmac33
354832
taken from West Va. side, looking through floodwall gate
Photo taken by Andy Peters in June 2016
354833
taken from WV side, standing on top of floodwall, looking northwest
Photo taken by Andy Peters in June 2016
354834
taken from WV side, standing on top of floodwall, looking northwest
Photo taken by Andy Peters in June 2016
365180
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365245
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365249
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365250
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365252
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365253
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365258
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365263
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365264
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365265
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
365266
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.894275,-82.222554
Carries CR 3/5 over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 96.1 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on CR 3/5
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.893179,-82.237619
Carries CR 3/5 over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on CR 3/5
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.893435,-82.239929
Carries CR 3/5 over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on CR 3/5
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Mingo County
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131707
Photo taken by Greg Hall
131708
Photo taken by Greg Hall
131709
Photo taken by Greg Hall
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.912293,-82.252177
Carries CR 3/05 (Old NW Railroad Bed Road) over
Design: tunnel
Design Details:
Total Length: 347.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on CR 3/05 (former N&W Railroad)
History: Built for railway, converted to roadway
Built: 1890
Location: Mingo County
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131704
Photo taken by Greg Hall
131705
Photo taken by Greg Hall
491736
2009 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491737
2009 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491738
2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491739
2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
491740
2021 View
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal
Status:
Location: 37.912870,-82.253050
Carries Old NW Railroad Bed Rd. (CR 3/05) over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony plate girder bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on Old NW Railroad Bed Rd. (CR 3/05)
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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131706
Photo taken by Greg Hall
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 37.613333,-81.870000
Carries US 52 over Guyandotte River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted steel Parker through truss with two pony truss approach spans.
"The Gilbert Bridge, which was constructed during the 'Good Roads Movement' of the 1920s, allowed for the economic and geographic expansion of Gilbert, West Virginia by providing safe and convenient access to both banks of the Guyandotte River. In addition, the bridge served as a vital link in the State Road system which connected Mingo County to other counties in West Virginia.
"This documentation was undertaken in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement by the West Virginia Department of Transportation as a mitigative measure prior to the replacement of the bridge."
Jeffrey A. Drobney, PhD.
Historic Preservation Specialist
Skelly and Loy, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15146
`
Total Length: 368.0 Feet
Span Length: 200.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Guyandotte River on US 52 in Gilbert
History: Built 1925 by Vincennes Bridge Co.; Replaced 1997
Built: 1925
Location: Mingo County
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127498
WV-63-1
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
127499
WV-63-2
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
127500
WV-63-3
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
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WV-63-4
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
127502
WV-63-5
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
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WV-63-6
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
127504
WV-63-7
Photo taken November 16, 1995 by Jim Knoll for HAER
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Captions Page
Captions by HAER
Status: Abandoned
Location: 37.552953,-82.103599
Carries Old Norfolk & Western Line over Cedar Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Old Norfolk & Western Line
History: This served the infamous Majestic Colleries Company, which operated from 1914-1958, and the tipple there once had the distinction of being featured on the cover of Life magazine.
Built: Circa 1914
Location: Mingo County
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190067
Old Glory
With the sun reflecting off the shiny steel ribbons, almost appears these tracks are in daily use. However, this branch line hasn't been used in years. Once served the Majestic Colleries, a Cadillac operation in its day, and the tipple was once featured on the cover of LIFE Magazine. The old company store still survives, but the massive load-out was razed about five years ago. No traffic on this line, as a small section of track off the mainline has been permanently removed.
David Price, October, 2009
190068
Nothern Approach
All but forgotten, the Cedar Branch Line Bridge still stands, albeit not in use for years. This served the infamous Majestic Colleries Company, which operated from 1914-1958, and the tipple there once had the distinction of being featured on the cover of Life magazine. The company store still stands in Majestic, this line is directly off the Pocahontas Main line.
David Price, January 2010
356650
Bridge profile, wide shot looking south, Kentucky on right, West Virginia on left
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Entire length of bridge, looking east from Kentucky side to West Virginia
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Pony truss approach span, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Pony truss approach, West Virginia side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Profile, main truss skew
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Bridge pier, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356656
Truss support and plate
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356657
Deteriorating pier under truss support, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356658
Pratt truss design
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356659
Portal bracing, end posts and portal strut
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356660
Portal strut, end post, south truss, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356661
Portal strut, end post, north truss, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356662
Pony Pratt truss
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356663
Bottom gussett, hip vertical, and diagonal
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356664
Hip vertical and bottom chord
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356665
Bottom gussett
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356666
East end profile
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356667
Kentucky portal to east side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356668
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356700
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356769
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356770
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356773
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356774
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356775
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356777
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356781
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356789
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356799
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356800
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
Status:
Location: 37.939273,-82.287282
Carries Private Road over Highway Tunnel
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 347.1 Feet
Span Length: 347.1 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Highway Tunnel on Private Road
History: Built 1883
Built: 1883
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.912833,-82.252940
Carries County Route 3/5 over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 75.1 Feet
Span Length: 73.2 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on County Route 3/5
History: Built 1890
Built: 1890
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 37.943333,-82.303333
Carries County Route 3/5 over West Fork Twelvepole Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony/through plate girder
Total Length: 141.1 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over West Fork Twelvepole Creek on County Route 3/5
History: Built 1890
Built: 1890
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 37.735052,-82.190465
Carries Old Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek
Design: arch/through/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete through arch bridge over Elk Creek on Old Elk Creek Road
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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462841
Old Elk Creek Road Bridge
Photo from Panaramio
462842
Old Elk Creek Road Bridge
looking west
Photo from YouTube
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.790297,-82.349378
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Pigeon Creek
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Pigeon Creek on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.741557,-82.333634
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.663975,-82.271634
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Baltimore through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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356289
Profile from Kentucky side profile, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356290
Closer profile
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356291
Bridge plate
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356292
Baltimore through truss example, north side truss
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356293
Deck truss, West Virginia side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356294
Bearing plate
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356295
Corner gusset plate with end post and upper chord
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356296
Bottom gussett with lateral, hip vertical and bottom chord
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356297
Corner gussett plate with upper chord, top lateral and diagnonal
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356303
Gussett plate with top chord and laterals
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356304
Top lateral bracing
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356305
Bridge pier, Kentucky side, looking south
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356306
Baltimore through truss, skewed end posts close up
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356307
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356308
Skewed end posts, wide shot
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356309
Bottom gussett plate with hip vertical, laterals
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356310
Bridge pier with deck truss approach, Kentucky side, wide shot
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356311
Deck truss approach, Kentucky side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356312
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356313
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356314
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356315
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356319
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356320
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356338
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.628375,-82.186329
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Baltimore through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.626264,-82.181911
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Baltimore through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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464598
NS - South Matewan Railroad Bridge
looking northwest
Photo taken by Billy Hager in 2016
Status: Replaced by new bridges in April 2020
Location: 37.626485,-82.181761
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Baltimore through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built: 1913
Location: Mingo County
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464597
NS - North Matewan Railroad Bridge
looking northwest
Photo taken by Billy Hager in 2016
471291
NS - North Matewan Railroad Bridge
looking west
Photo taken by Ray Justice
471292
NS - North Matewan Railroad Bridge
looking east
Photo taken by Ray Justice
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.564500,-82.137303
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Tug Fork on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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356339
Bridge profile, wide shot from Kentucky side, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356340
Profile, close up
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356341
End post support joint and plate
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356342
Bottom chord, deck plate support joint and plate
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356343
Deck plate approach span, Kentucky side looking north
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356344
Deck plate approach spans, West Virginia side, looking east
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356345
Deck plate river span, West Virginia side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356346
Deck plate middle span, West Virginia side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356347
Deck plate approach span, West Virginia side
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356350
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356351
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356352
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356378
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356379
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356382
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356383
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356384
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356385
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356387
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356388
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356389
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356390
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
356391
Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.608120,-82.164850
Carries N&W RR over Tug Fork
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Tug Fork on N&W RR
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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462847
N&W - McCarr Tug Fork Bridge
Photo from Mapio.net
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.595109,-81.925428
Carries Railroad (NS) over hillside
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 4027.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Railroad Tunnel on Railroad (NS)
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.542469,-81.992483
Carries over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Pocahontas Subdivision
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel for Norfolk Southern Railroad, Pocahontas Subdivision
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.680460,-82.296409
Carries over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel for Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
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Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.820635,-82.392840
Carries over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel for Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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464596
NS - Big Sandy Tunnel #1
Photo from elevation.maplogs
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.846937,-82.417001
Carries over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel for Norfolk Southern Railroad, Kenova Subdivision
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.572539,-82.101200
Carries NS RR over Old Bens Mine Road
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 57.7 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Old Bens Mine Road on NS RR
History: Built 1899
Built: 1899
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.551486,-82.125435
Carries Local Road off KY 194 over Tug Fork River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 340.9 Feet
Span Length: 133.9 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Tug Fork on Local Road
History: Built by the state after residents appealed to E. Germany and Soviet Union for aid.
Built: 1979
Location: Mingo County
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462833
Vulcan Bridge
Detroit Free Press: July 6 1978
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Vulcan Bridge
The Anniston Star: December 31 1979
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Vulcan Bridge
The Anniston Star: December 31 1979
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Vulcan Bridge
The Evening Sun: July 5 1980
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Vulcan Bridge
Argus-Leader: November 15 1976
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.845976,-82.419682
Carries former Norfolk & Western Railway over Tug Fork River
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Tug Fork River on former Norfolk & Western Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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432095
N&W-Kermit Tug Fork Bridge
September 2015
Photo by Bob Mcgilvray Jr., used with permission
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N&W-Kermit Tug Fork Bridge
September 2015
Photo by Bob Mcgilvray Jr., used with permission
484958
N&W - Kermit Tug Fork Bridge
looking east in 2018
Photo taken by Brian Stansberry
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.817481,-82.257339
Carries Cr 3/5 over Laurel Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 49.5 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Laurel Creek on Cr 3/5
History:
Built:
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.909531,-82.248589
Carries Cr 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 48.6 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over West Fork of Twelvepole Creek on Cr 3/5
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Closed ca. 2007 pending inspection; closed "permanently" late 2012.
Location: 37.739704,-82.331772
Carries over Tug Fork River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Tug Fork River
History: Built 1963
Built: 1963
Location: Mingo County
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Status: Towers still present, but nothing else
Location: 37.739704,-82.331772
Carries Roadway over Tug Fork River
Design: suspension
Design Details: Eyebar/chain suspension
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost suspension bridge over Tug Fork River on Roadway
History: Built 1940, replaced 1963
Built: 1940
Location: Mingo County
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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.
