Tags: historic bridges, pony truss, warren truss, whooping creek
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The Whooping Creek Bridge
The Whooping Creek Bridge was originally built in 1928 (According to here). Unfortunately, the bridge was closed in May of 2006 after a DOT inspection. 5 months later, no work has been done on the bridge. From what I understand, there is division on what to do with the bridge. Some people want to replace it, others want to save it.
Update: The bridge is open for traffic again!
All the pictures of the bridge below were taken on September 23, 2006.
As you can see, the bridge uses a Warren truss with vertical supports. This is one of my favorite bridge designs, and it is very efficient.
Links about the Whooping Creek Bridge:
http://72.9.241.50/~wa4kcy/Clem%204.htm
http://72.9.241.50/~wa4kcy/Clem.htm
http://carrollcountyga.com/home/comp%20plan/C7-Transportation.pdf
http://carrollcountyga.com/home/081506.actsum.pdf
http://carrollcountyga.com/home/051606.min.pdf
http://bridgehunter.com/ga/carroll/4500800/

















