Tuque Creek MKT Bridge - Katy Trail State Park ~ Marthasville, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 37.128 W 091° 02.166
15S E 670973 N 4276305
Built by American Bridge for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (Katy or MKT). Corridor converted to rails-to-trails and is now recreational
Waymark Code: WMNXQ6
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2015
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County of bridge: Warren County
Location of bridge: Katy Trail State Park, mile/marker 76.2, between Marthasville & Dutzow
Bridge built: 1926
Built by: American Bridge Company
Original Railroad Bridge (MKT), now Pedestrian/Bicycle
Type bridge: Pratt through Truss

"American Bridge Company was founded in April 1900, through the JP Morgan-led consolidation of 28 of the largest United States based steel fabricators and constructors. American Bridge has operated on a national and international scale from the moment of its inception. One of the most prolific bridge builders of the 20th Century, some of the greatest bridges in the world were built by the company as well." ~ Bridge Hunter

Park at Marthasville trail head and walk the 1.5 miles east to the bridge for photo ops.

Parking Coordinates:: N 38° 37.629 W 091° 03.638

Date Built: 01/01/1926

Length of Span:
190 feet

www:
http://bridgehunter.com/mo/warren/mkt-tuque-creek/
Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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