This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Sheltowee

Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Kentucky, USA - Red River
Bridgemeister ID:1182 (added 2004-01-24)
Name:Sheltowee
Also Known As:Swinging
Location:Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Kentucky, USA
Crossing:Red River
At or Near Feature:Sheltowee Trace Trail
Coordinates:37.82781 N 83.62427 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, 2023
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2023, March: Destroyed when a tree fell on it. May be rebuilt by mid-2023.
Photo by Joseph F. Dues, Jr., P.E.

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