About Callaghan Dunlap Creek Bridge
Bids for constructing a new bridge over Dunlap Creek near Callaghan along US Route 60 were opened by the Virginia State Highway Department on February 27, 1934. 2 The firm Haley, Chisholm & Morris of Charlottesville placed the low bid of $20,836, and it was selected to dismantle the old Rumbold Bridge for reuse elsewhere 3 and to construct the new 24-foot-wide structure. 2 4 Work began on the new Callaghan Bridge on March 26 3 and was completed by workers from the Public Works Administration with steel sourced from the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works of Roanoke, Virginia. 1
In 1971, the construction of Interstate 64 forced the relocation of US Route 60, which necessitated the erection of a new bridge over Dunlap Creek. The old crossing remained intact for use by a landlocked landowner on the north side of the stream.
The bridge was demolished in late 2022 in preparation for a complete replacement.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Warren |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 197 feet |
| Main Span | 152 feet |
| Deck Width | 23 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 11.5 feet |
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Bids for constructing a new bridge over Dunlap Creek near Callaghan along US Route 60 were opened by the Virginia State Highway Department on February 27, 1934. 2 The firm Haley, Chisholm & Morris of Charlottesville placed the low bid of $20,836, and it was selected to dismantle the old Rumbold Bridge for reuse elsewhere 3 and to construct the new 24-foot-wide structure. 2 4 Work began on the new Callaghan Bridge on March 26 3 and was completed by workers from the Public Works Administration with steel sourced from the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works of Roanoke, Virginia. 1
In 1971, the construction of Interstate 64 forced the relocation of US Route 60, which necessitated the erection of a new bridge over Dunlap Creek. The old crossing remained intact for use by a landlocked landowner on the north side of the stream.
The bridge was demolished in late 2022 in preparation for a complete replacement.
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Road, Bridge Bids Opened. Daily Press, "Road, Bridge Bids Opened." Daily Press [Newport News], 28 Feb. 1934, p 9, 28 Feb. 1934.
- “Work is Begun On New Bridge at Callaghan.” Covington Virginian, 27 Mar. 1934, p. 6.
- “To Replace Old Rumbold Bridge.” Covington Virginian, 6 Feb. 1934, p. 6.
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