Read an article regarding construction of bridges on this line.
This massive deck girder viaduct is hidden in the woods near Armstrong, Missouri in rural Howard County.
The bridge crosses Doxies Creek nearly a third of a mile from the nearby Doxies Fork Bridge.
On the Kansas City Southern line across Missouri, there are some impressive viaducts. This structure is no different. Despite being smaller than some, the bridge is no less impressive.
Historic photo of the previous bridge, from The Railway Age; Volume 33
Featuring six deck girder spans, the bridge crosses over Doxies Creek nearly 70 feet up. These spans rest on steel towers, supported by stone and concrete substructures.
The abutments of the bridge are constructed of concrete. On the east side, a wooden pile pier has been constructed to support the bridge. However, it does not touch the bridge and its present use is unknown.
The original build date of the stone substructures is unknown. There are two stone piers, which support the large main 70 foot span.
Historic photo of the bridge, from The Railway Age; Volume 33
Overall, the bridge is in fair condition. A massive crack has developed in the west abutment, and poses a serious structural threat to the bridge.
Other than this, the bridge appears to be in healthy condition. The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant due to the massive trestle.
Despite being hidden in the woods in rural Missouri, the bridge is a rather impressive structure that is largely unknown.
The photo above is an overview.