This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

(footbridge)

Loves Mill, Virginia, USA - South Fork Holston River
Bridgemeister ID:823 (added 2003-05-31)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Loves Mill, Virginia, USA
Crossing:South Fork Holston River
Coordinates:36.74687 N 81.68242 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:VDOT
References:BHC20041106, BHC20050125
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 30.5 meters (100 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • BHC20041106: Closed by VDOT May, 2004 "because of deterioration of its wood support poles". Funds and schedule for repair unknown.
  • BHC20050125: Reopened by VDOT January, 2005 after "State road crews spent two weeks and about $25,000 putting in steel and concrete footings and replacing floorboards."
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

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