JohnsCreek
A glorious winter shot.
David Price, February, 2010
View this photo at railpictures.net
BH Photo #212883
Comparing David Price's picture from 2010 (number 1) to Calvin's in 2012 (number 80) a lot has changed in the two years it seems like the bridge is being prepared for use especially since the walkway was added and it looks like some maintenance was started.
So the logical question: Where was it originally? Anything on the web about the move?
That's correct.. 1894 was the original build year for the structure itself on the Ohio, and it was relocated in 1960 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, which is now part of CSX.
Picture 20 shows a 1890 build date. Should we assume the 1960 date is the date it was moved to this location?
I could not resist the urge to go and see this majestic giant in person. The end railing supports from Daniel's elegant winter setting picture have been removed, and the bridge seems to have morphed into a rustic relic that fits perfectly into its surroundings, yet has seen better days. It also now supports a walking grate. Easy to believe that it once spanned the Ohio River; I was shocked at the tremendous girth and the huge support pillars. It seems to be much stronger than the bridges that support coal cars around it in the area.
i have photos from 1945 from my grandma who lived next to it if you d like some more pics, she took a few different angles with hand drawn maps on back..