Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Bridge

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Overview

The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Bridge is an old railroad bridge preserved as a pedestrian bridge on a hiking trail.

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Closeup of Bridge

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Parker Truss Closeup

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West Approach and Portal

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Deck View

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East Approach

The trestle has a very long eastern approach and it curves to the right.

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Approaching the Bend

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Looking Upward

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Trail Marker

The C.R.B.T. is a "Rails to Trails" project.

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Bridge Plaque

The bridge was built by the American Bridge Company.

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Lower Chord and Joint

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Western Portal Entrance and Overhead Decor

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Eastern Trestle Approach Details

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Oblique View

Trees obscure the view from the eastern bank.

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Facts

Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Sycamore Creek on Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail (Formerly Tennessee Central Railroad), a "Rails to Trails" project in Ashland City, TN.
Location: Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Built 1901
Builder: - American Bridge Co. of New York
Design: Parker through truss
Also called: Sycamore Creek Railroad Bridge
Inventory number: BH 36459 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

April 16, 2008: Added by James McCray

Sources

James McCray - jamesinslocomb [at] yahoo [dot] com

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