National Register of Historic Places

Leaf River Bridge

McClain, Greene County, Mississippi
Listed
November 16, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002478

About this property

The Leaf River Bridge was constructed in 1907 and spans the Leaf River in Greene County, Mississippi. When a new bridge was constructed across the Leaf River on a county road (old Mississippi Highway 24) north of McLain, the old bridge was removed from service and access was terminated. The 1907 bridge was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1987 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The 383-foot (117 m) bridge was constructed with a single Pennsylvania through truss span that measures 221 feet (67 m) in length. The width is 18 feet (5.5 m) with a 13-foot (4.0 m) deck. Vertical clearance is 14 feet (4.3 m) above the deck. Mississippi Historic Bridge Survey (Leaf River Bridge with photographs)

Location

McClain, Greene County, Mississippi
31.12761, -88.81704

Categories

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Sources

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When was Leaf River Bridge listed on the National Register?

Leaf River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Leaf River Bridge?

Leaf River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Leaf River Bridge?

The period of significance for Leaf River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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