About Stephensport Bridge
Stephensport, established in 1803 and incorporated in 1825, was named for the Stephens family who owned much of the area’s land. A fixed bridge was constructed over Sinking Creek circa 1881.
The roadway between Cloverport and Brandenburg was generally improved with a new alignment in the late 1930s and 1940s as part of ongoing improvements to KY Route 64 (later KY Route 144). In February 1949, a $158,975 contract was awarded with the Nashville Bridge Company for the erection of a new bridge over Sinking Creek. 1 Work was underway by April 1950 2 and the bridge and associated roadway improvements and relocations in the area was completed later in the year.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Warren |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 320 feet |
| Deck Width | 22 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 17.9 feet |
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Stephensport, established in 1803 and incorporated in 1825, was named for the Stephens family who owned much of the area’s land. A fixed bridge was constructed over Sinking Creek circa 1881.
The roadway between Cloverport and Brandenburg was generally improved with a new alignment in the late 1930s and 1940s as part of ongoing improvements to KY Route 64 (later KY Route 144). In February 1949, a $158,975 contract was awarded with the Nashville Bridge Company for the erection of a new bridge over Sinking Creek. 1 Work was underway by April 1950 2 and the bridge and associated roadway improvements and relocations in the area was completed later in the year.
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “News from Neighboring Counties.” Owensboro Messenger, 20 Feb. 1949, p. 7.
- “News from Neighboring Counties.” Owensboro Messenger, 26 Mar. 1950, p. 4.
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