Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Backbone Road Bridge

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Side view

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View from below

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Remnants of plaque

Facts

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Backbone Road
Status: Derelict with deck missing
Design: Main span: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Inventory number: BH 20897 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Backbone Road Bridge

Posted August 4, 2008, by Matt (mdk3kf [at] mizzou [dot] edu)

Does anyone know why this bridge was abandonded? or why it was originally built? The road leading down to it is nearly impossible to drive even in a pickup.