This bridge was built in 1902 across Turkey Creek near Pinson on Blountsville Road, along the route to Tapawingo Springs, an early 20th century attraction in Jefferson County. In 1975 it was moved to its current location, over Mill (Cooley) Creek, where it carries one-way traffic into the park. It enjoys some degree of preservation amongst the other historic structures the park offers. It will likely be around for a long time to come.
Confirmed 1902 build date, the park has a sign detailing the history of the bridge. Will upload some photos I took later.
It does seem far more in line with its appearance, and very similar bridges in the area, so I agree, I do figure the references got the age about right. I'll actually be in Tannehill a few weeks from now if all goes according to plan and will check it out in person to see if I can get more insight, then I'll hopefully be able to update the probable build date for a more precise one, haha.
I think that's a good date for this bridge ZS.
According to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35547288@N00/6116159472/
and
http://www.tannehill.org/activities.html
and cross-checking as being the only major truss bridge I could find in Tannehill according to Google Earth the build date appears to be 1902, and it was relocated from Turkey Creek near Pinson on Blountsville Rd in 1975 - IF this is the same bridge as listed in the links above! It looks virtually identical in the photos, and of course both have the modern wooden railings all along the deck.
The circa date given for this bridge is likely when it was renovated or relocated. With pinned connections and latticed portals, it is much older than that. Probably ca.1900 or earlier.
Serious flooding in Tannehill after the weekend's series of storms rolled through. At least one campground underwater, and according to local news, many of the small pedestrian bridges washed out. Not sure of the status of this, the only actually notable historic bridge in the park, but will check again sometime and see if it's mentioned.