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rhino_adv · 08-15-2011, 01:48 PM

The next bridge we came to was the riveted, 4-panel Pratt bedstead pony truss bridge over Flat Branch on TR 264, 4 mi. southeast of Stonington in in Christian county. This bridge has a total length: 100.0 ft. and a deck width: 13.1 ft. There was a tremendous amount of debris washed up to the bridge from recent flooding. This must be removed or the bridge risks being lost in another flood.

Location: N39°36'33" , W89°07'08"

more to come.......

Brad

08-15-2011, 01:48 PM	#75
rhino_adv ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: central Illinois (Armington) Oddometer: 597	The next bridge we came to was the riveted, 4-panel Pratt bedstead pony truss bridge over Flat Branch on TR 264, 4 mi. southeast of Stonington in in Christian county. This bridge has a total length: 100.0 ft. and a deck width: 13.1 ft. There was a tremendous amount of debris washed up to the bridge from recent flooding. This must be removed or the bridge risks being lost in another flood. Location: N39°36'33" , W89°07'08" more to come....... Brad __________________ Old Bridges Thread Riding the TWAT 475+ Bridges in Illinois, 985+ Old Bridges in Missouri PAVED ROADS...... ANOTHER PERFECT EXAMPLE OF NEEDLESS, SPENDING BY THE GOVERNMENT"