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The Austin Peay Bridge
TN 56 at Cumberland River, North City,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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The Austin Peay Bridge once spanned the river here. Built in 1928 by Montgomery and Parker of Rockport, Indiana, and the Nashville Bridge Company for the Tennessee Department of Highways and Public Works, the bridge replaced a nearby ferry crossing. It was named in honor of Governor Austin Peay, Tennessee's Road Building Governor.
Before its demolition, the Austin Peay Bridge contained 3 trusses composed of steel members in triangular patterns which distributed weight allowing the bridge to carry loads. The main span was a rare K-truss, named for its K configuration.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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