This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
(footbridge)
Loves Mill, Virginia, USA - South Fork Holston River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 823 (added 2003-05-31) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Loves Mill, Virginia, USA |
| Crossing: | South Fork Holston River |
| Coordinates: | 36.74687 N 81.68242 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | VDOT |
| References: | BHC20041106, BHC20050125 |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2005) |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated |
Notes:
- BHC20041106: Closed by VDOT May, 2004 "because of deterioration of its wood support poles". Funds and schedule for repair unknown.
- BHC20050125: Reopened by VDOT January, 2005 after "State road crews spent two weeks and about $25,000 putting in steel and concrete footings and replacing floorboards."
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