Gulpha Creek Railroad Bridge

Photos 

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View towards southeast One timber supported trestle and two girder trestles on concrete piers before the the through truss. A auto salvage yard is below the timber trestle. Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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Approach from the West View from Guy Road showing the "S" bend. Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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East approach view Although tracks appear to be straight for a distance, they actually curve before each approach. Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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View toward east Photographer position was even with bridge anchors. Rail ties appear to be fresh creosote replacements Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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East abutment Anchor on stone abutment. Note one skewed bolt Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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Mid-bridge lateral support Lower chord gussetting and cross bracing Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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Underpass RR spur This line runs along Spring street Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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View towards northeast Long shot showing various span styles Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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View towards east Showing latticed verticals and overhead crossbracing. Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in November 2007 View high-res version

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View From A Distance Photo taken December 2002 by Wayne Kizziar

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On The Bridge Photo taken April 2001 by Wayne Kizziar

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Side View Photo taken December 2002 by Wayne Kizziar

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Spring View Photo taken April 2001 by Wayne Kizziar

Facts 

Overview

Through truss & trestle bridge over Gulpha Creek on Union Pacific in Hot Springs. Rock ballast west abutment has a metal number plate (408.1 - is all that is on it) fastened to it.

Location

Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas

Status

Open to infrequent railroad traffic

History

No builders plate found

Design

Through truss, steel girders, timber trestles. Cut stone abutment east, timber & ballast abutment west, concrete piers. Riveted unpainted structural members. Latticed verticals.

Dimensions

Length of largest span: 100 ft.
Total length: 300 ft.
Deck width: 15 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 20 ft.

Inventory number

BH 36446 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Update Log 

• April 10, 2008: New photos from Wayne Kizziar
• March 31, 2008: Added by Fredrick Garcia

Sources 

• Fredrick Garcia - fandsgarcia [at] gmail [dot] com
• Wayne Kizziar - wayne1701 [at] cableone [dot] net

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