Pony Truss Bridge over South Branch of Little Missouri Creek, Brown couty, Illinois.
N 40° 03.054 W 090° 48.429
15T E 687049 N 4435710
This pony truss bridge crosses over the SOUTH Branch of the Little Missouri Creek in Brown County, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM95B9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2010
Views: 1
As I was taking pictures of this bridge, a farmer stopped and asked what was going on.
I explained that I eas "waymarking", and what waymarking is.
He said that he owned the ground and was just seeing why I stopped.
He went on to tell me that this bridge was the second bridge installed here.
The original truss bridge washed out in a flood about 12 years earlier. The one standing today was brought in from another part of the county that was going to get a new concrete bridge.
He also said that the locals call this part of the creek "Bear" Creek, and not the south branch of the Little Missouri Creek.
There is not a good place to pull over and get pictures. I guess it was a slow traffic day.
Length of Span:
Length of largest span: 80.0 ft.
Total length: 82.0 ft.
Deck width: 24.9 ft.
www:
http://bridgehunter.com/il/brown/5371401254/
Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed
Date Built: Not listed
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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.