Barren River L & N Railroad Bridge - Bowling Green, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 37° 00.067 W 086° 25.836
16S E 550662 N 4095147
Located in nice park off 31W in Bowling Green, this old railroad bridge is now a walking path for a park.
Waymark Code: WM6XH5
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member IDIFers
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A.D. 1915

Erected by Vincennes Bridge Co.

Henry H. Denhardt, Co. Judge

M.H. Crump, Road Engineer

The first bridge erected on this site in 1839. Was burned by soldiers Feby 14th in 1862. It was rebuilt in 1864, and again burned Feby 12th, 1915.

The L & N Railroad Bridge (#29 Bowling Green Map) is a single span Camel-back metal truss structure. The current structure has been used continuously since its construction in the early twentieth century, and demonstrates the significance of railroads to the County's heritage and success. It is still the only railroad access into Bowling Green from the north across the river.

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Country: USA

State/Province/etc.: KY

Trail Start (town): Bowling Green

Trail Finish (town): Bowling Green

Trail Length: 1

Trail Surface: Paved

Fees: no

Pack Animals Allowed: Not Listed

Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed

Internet Link(s): Not listed
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