This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
(footbridge)
Poteet Ford, Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA - Powell River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1368 (added 2004-07-03) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Poteet Ford, Jonesville vicinity, Virginia, USA |
| Crossing: | Powell River |
| Coordinates: | 36.66681 N 83.08469 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | VDOT |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Closed (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- Closed at some point between 2004 and 2020.
Annotated Citations:
- Quon, Kristin. "Future of historic Lee County bridge up in the air." WCYB News 5, 11 March 2021, wcyb.com/news/local/future-of-historic-lee-county-bridge-up-in-the-air.
"On Tuesday, March 16th, the Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to talk about the proposed abandonment of 1.1 miles of State Route 739 (Harris Hollow Road and Hunting Club Road) from State Route 783 to .95 miles south of State Route 617... The proposed abandonment also includes the abandonment of the swinging pedestrian bridge, which is currently not in use…"
- Arintok, Angelique. "Historic swinging bridge and surrounding road in Lee County won't be under new supervision." WCYB News 5, 1 May 2021, wcyb.com/news/local/historic-swinging-bridge-and-surrounding-road-wont-be-under-new-supervision.
Discussed local controversy regarding the proposed abandonment of the segment of road leading up to the bridge and the abandonment of the bridge. Local citizens were against abandonment citing historical value of the bridge.
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