About Hendricks Ford Road Bridge
The Hendricks Ford Road Bridge is an abandoned bridge that carried Hendricks Ford Road over the Driftwood River in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
History
The two-span pinned double-intersection Pratt (Whipple) through truss was constructed in 1880 by the King Bridge Company. [3] It was later closed to through traffic as it was adjoining Camp Atterbury. By 2001, the bridge was only used by a local saddle club, which checks out the gate key from the military installation. [2]
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Whipple |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 316' |
| Main Span | 158' |
| Roadway Width | 17' |
| Connections | Pin-connected |
| Builders | King Bridge Co. |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Cooper, James L. Hendricks Ford Bridge. National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1984. ↗
- Clark, John. “Bridge jumpers arrested.” The Republic, 3 Jul. 2001, pp. A1-A10.
- “Bridges.” Engineering News, 29 May 1880, p. 190.
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