Mahned Bridge facts for kids
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Mahned Bridge
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Underside of camelback truss in 2014
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | New Augusta, Mississippi |
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| Built | 1903 |
| Built by | Chicago Bridge and Iron Company |
| Architectural style | Camelback & Pratt through truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001379 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 24, 1997 |
The Mahned Bridge was constructed in 1903 and spans the Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi. Around 1980, the bridge was removed from service and access was terminated. The bridge was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1996 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
History
The Mahned Bridge was constructed by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company as a prefabricated, one lane, iron truss structure. Completed in 1903, the bridge was one of the first to span the Leaf River in south Mississippi. The bridge derives its name from the nearby rural community of Mahned.
Description
Two iron trusses, Camelback and Pratt, comprise the main structure and are positioned on metal caissons filled with concrete. Overall length of the two truss spans is 335 feet (102 m). The deck was composed of wooden planking 18 feet (5.5 m) wide, but the deck was removed after the bridge was closed.
Notoriety
The remote location of Mahned Bridge, several miles from the small town of New Augusta, made it a favorite gathering spot among college and high school students for star gazing and other activities.
