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Carrollton Rail Bridge

Pratt Through Truss Bridge over Wakadena Creek
Carrollton, Ray County, Missouri

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Name Carrollton Rail Bridge
Built By Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 500 Feet Total, 125 Foot Main Span
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Pratt Through Truss and Concrete Stringer
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Pile
Date Built 1907, Approaches Rebuilt 2011
Traffic Count 75 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 386.32
Significance Moderate Significance
Documentation Date August 2017


This large through truss bridge crosses over Wakadena Creek in Carrollton.
Located near the depot, this structure is a well hidden gem.
Built in 1907, this structure is double tracked. The original trestle approaches were replaced in 2011 by a typical concrete modular design.
The main span is a large 6-panel, Pratt Through Truss with riveted connections. It is approached by the modular spans on either side.
In addition, it rests on concrete substructures.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition. It is unknown what the future will hold for this bridge. Despite being heavily built, it is likely that it will be replaced at some point.

The author ranks this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the truss design in an otherwise truss-less state.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 1937 Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele