Posted in Mississippi
July 02, 2015
You’ll Want To Cross These 16 Amazing Bridges In Mississippi
Bridges are such a common sight that often times we forget to stop, take a look, and appreciate them for the architectural works of art that they actually are. And, as it turns out, Mississippi is filled with some pretty awesome bridges – many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. So, check out the list below for some of the state’s most interesting bridges.
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This old truss bridge used to link U.S.49 with the small community of Brooklyn.
Built in the early 1900’s, this Lauderdale County bridge is supposedly haunted by the ghost of Mr. Stuckey, a man who was hanged from it some time ago.
Located in Tallahatchie County, this bridge was constructed in the early 1900’s by American Bridge Company.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this bridge was constructed in 1903 and spans the Leaf River.
Spanning the Big Black River, this bridge was constructed in the early 1900’s and by the late 1980’s it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
This picture-perfect shot of the Mississippi River Bridge was taken in Natchez.
Located in Vicksburg, this bridge was constructed in the late 1800’s.
This abandoned Clarke County bridge spans the Chickasawhay River.
The historic Lowndes County bridge is located on Schaffer Chapel Road and has been designated a Mississippi Landmark.
This abandoned bridge, which spans Tibbee Creek, was built 1896 by the Southern Bridge Co.
Spanning the Pearl River, this bridge is located in both Hinds and Rankin County.
Constructed in 1909, Eddiceton Bridge is located in Franklin County.
Spanning the Big Black River, this bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the early 2000’s.
This Mississippi Landmark was built in the early 1900’s and spans the Chickasawhay River.
This Iuka covered bridge couldn’t look anymore perfect.
Part of the former Columbus and Greenville Railway, this bridge spans the Yazoo River.
These are just a portion of the bridges in our great state. On or off the list, what are your favorite Mississippi bridges?
