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Overview

The bridge is officially called the Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridge.

Photo taken by James McCray

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West Face of Bridge

The south bound/west bound lanes is the truss bridge. The north bound/east bound lanes is the new concrete bridge.

Photo taken by James McCray

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Closeup of Main Span (West Face)

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Another Closeup View of the Main Span

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Deck View

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Facts 

Overview
Cantilevered through truss bridge over Tennesee River on US 31/ALT US 72/AL 20
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1963 and replaced the older Keller Memorial Bridge, which was a drawbridge. Eastbound bridge built 1999.
Design
Cantilevered through truss
Inventory number
BH 36258 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Cantilevered truss (116)
Limestone County, Alabama (5)
Morgan County, Alabama (4)
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