Historic Bridges of the U.S. | South Fork Holston River CSX Railroad Bridge

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South Holston River CSX Railroad Bridge

View from north of bridge, downriver. Holston Tunnel, shortest on the railroad is directly to the right at end of bridge.

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in May 2008

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Close-Up of South Span

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in May 2008

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Close-Up of North Span

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in May 2008

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Center Bridge Pier

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in May 2008

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View Through the Trees

Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in May 2008

Overview: Deck Riveted Truss Bridge over the South Fork Holston River on the CSX (formerly Clinchfield) Railroad
Location: Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee
Status: Open to rail traffic
History: Built in1907 as part of first segment of the Ohio River & Charleston RR, later the South & Western, later the Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio, later the Clinchfield, now the CSX Railroad
Design: 4 deck riveted truss spans
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 120 ft.
Total length: 611 ft.
Inventory number: BH 32711 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection
Average daily traffic (as of 2006): 5,430