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Overview

This bridge consists of a Parker Truss (South Span) and a Pratt Truss (North Span). Fortunately, this bridge is in the works to be reused as a pedestrian bridge in a park/walking trail.

Photo taken by James McCray

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Northern Portal

Photo taken by James McCray

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Facts 

Overview
Parker through truss bridge over Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River on Old US 31 in Garden City
Status
Bridge is technically abandoned, but it is soon going to be officially a part of a walking trail and park.
History
Bridge made obselete by the new US 31 bridge in 1960
Design
Parker through truss
Also called
Old US 31 Bridge
Inventory number
BH 36565 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Alabama (189)
Blount County, Alabama (8)
Cullman County, Alabama (8)
Garden City, Alabama (1)
Open to pedestrians (378)
Owned by city (1,880)
Parker truss (412)
Through truss (5,209)
Truss (15,743)

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