Bibb Graves Bridge - Wetumpka, Alabama
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N 32° 32.298 W 086° 12.399
16S E 574496 N 3600382
Located in downtown Wetumpka, Alabama, it connects the town together across the Coosa River.
Waymark Code: WM3P45
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2008
Views: 89
Bibb Graves Bridge, a focal point of the City was built in 1937. Designed by state bridge engineer Edward Houk and named after Governor Bibb Graves, it is reputed to be one of two bridges in Alabama to be suspended by reinforced concrete.
Length of bridge: 140.1 ft
Height of bridge: Vertical clearance above deck: 12.5 ft.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrian, motor vehicles, bike
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
river
Date constructed: 1937
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Highway 111
Location:
Wetumpka, Alabama in Elmore county
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