Bridge - Bennett Spring State Park Hatchery - Lodge Area Historic District - Lebanon, Missouri
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BruceS
N 37° 43.443 W 092° 51.342
15S E 512716 N 4175208
Stone faced concrete arched bridge constructed by the CCC at Bennett Springs State Park.
Waymark Code: WMNKFJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2015
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The bridge constructed circa 1934, is a stone-faced,three-span, concrete bridge spanning Spring Creek. The bridge is approximately 130 feet in length with the longest span being 41 feet.
The bridge was constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1772. Co. 1772 was a veterans company and staffed by World War I veterans. They began their work at Bennett Springs State Park in November 1933 and continued until December 1937.
Bridge is in good condition and continues to be used for the main highway through the park.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Bennett Spring State Park Hatchery-Lodge Area Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
Bennett Spring State Park
MO A64
Lebanon, Missouri
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