This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
Bridge: | Forks of Coal Double Suspension Bridge |
Location: | Forks of Coal, Alum Creek vicinity, West Virginia, USA - Little Coal River |
Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
Image Set Contributor: | Patrick S. O'Donnell |
Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1920 Double - Forks of Coal, Alum Creek vicinity, West Virginia, USA |
Related Image Lists: | All from Patrick S. O'Donnell All in West Virginia All in USA All Pedestrian Suspension Bridges |
Credit: | All photos by Patrick S. O'Donnell. Please do not reuse without permission. |
There are two connecting suspension bridges at this location, known collectively as "The Double Bridges." One crosses the Little Coal River (this bridge) and another crosses the Big Coal River.
The other bridge is visible in this photo, at the extreme left.
Patrick writes: "...looking over at this the Little Coal anchorage while standing on the Big Coal anchorage."
"...reversed, now looking over to the Big Coal anchorage while standing atop the Little Coal anchorage."