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From Wicket Dams to a “Super Dam”: A History of the Greenup Locks and Dam

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The Greenup Locks and Dam, located in Lloyd, Kentucky, was built during an industrial boom along the Ohio River.

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Walcott Covered Bridge

Endangered Icons: The Struggle to Maintain Kentucky’s Covered Bridges

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

With just 11 structures remaining erect in Kentucky, the state’s covered bridges served a purpose beyond mere connectivity.

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Cincinnati Southern Bridge

A Brief History of the Ohio River Bridge of the Cincinnati Southern

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

This is a brief history of the massive Cincinnati Southern Bridge that carries Norfolk Southern Railway (Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway) over the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ludlow, Kentucky.

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Roebling Suspension Bridge

Roebling Suspension Bridge: An Iconic Transportation Landmark

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

There is never a bad day to photograph the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Newport-Southbank Bridge / Purple People Bridge

The Vibrant Purple People Bridge

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The Purple People Bridge, also known as the Newport Southbank Bridge, is a vibrant and iconic pedestrian bridge that spans the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newport, Kentucky.

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Daniel Carter Beard Bridge

The Controversial History of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, also known as the Big Mac Bridge, is a remarkable structure that captivates the eye with its simple design and bold colors.

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U.S. Grant Bridge

The Bridges at Portsmouth, Ohio

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

There are two significant bridges that span the majestic Ohio River connecting Portsmouth, Ohio, to Greenup County, Kentucky. The first one is the U.S. Grant Bridge, which is a cable-stayed suspension bridge. The second bridge is the Carl D. Perkins Memorial Bridge, which is a traditional cantilevered Warren through truss bridge.

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Gun Creek Tunnel

Revisiting Two Eastern Kentucky Branch Lines

Posted on April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

I visited two former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad branch lines in eastern Kentucky that have been transformed into rail trails on a pleasant spring afternoon.

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Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Rendering

Compansion Crossing of the Brent Spence Bridge Gets Major Funding Boost

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

On January 4, 2022, President Joe Biden visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project alongside senators and governors.

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Louisville Bridges

Capturing Louisville’s Bridges in Peak Autumn

Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

After a dreary morning of low-hanging clouds, gusty winds, and off-and-on showers, the sun came out just in time for these evening scenes of the bridges of the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area.

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