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KCS Little Noix Creek Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Little Noix Creek
Near Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri

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Name KCS Little Noix Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago & Alton Railroad
Contractor Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
Currently Owned By Kansas City Southern Railway
Length 116 Feet Total, 58 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete Encased Stone Masonry
Date Built 1900
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
KCS Bridge Number 278.9
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date June 2016


This simply composed Through Girder bridge crosses Noix Creek near Louisiana.

The bridge lies along side US-54. It was built in 1900 by Lassig Bridge & Iron Works. It is constructed of two through girder spans, set onto stone substructures.
The stone substructures were built in 1900. The substructures were encased in concrete at a later date.

In addition, the bridge crosses a small access road.

The author rates this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common nature of the bridge. However, it retains excellent historic integrity.

The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date 1979 ICG Track Profile
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele