| Name | KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge |
| Built By | Chicago & Alton Railroad |
| Contractor | Unknown |
| Currently Owned By | Kansas City Sotuthern Railway |
| Length | 142 Feet Total, 36 Foot Main Spans |
| Width | 1 Track |
| Height Above Ground | 10 Feet(Estimated) |
| Superstructure Type | Deck Girder and I-Beam |
| Substructure Type | Stone Masonry and Concrete |
| Date Built | 1884, Approaches Added 1948 |
| Traffic Count | 4 Trains/Day (Estimated) |
| Current Status | In Use |
| KCS Bridge Number | 51.1 |
| Significance | Local Significance |
| Documentation Date | June 2016 |
The bridge features three deck girder main spans, which are some of the oldest of that design; approached by more modern I-Beams.
It rests on stone and concrete substructures. The stone piers are very well built, and enhance the bridge nicely.
The author has ranked this bridge as locally significant, due to the common design, despite the age.
The photo above is an overview.
Source Type |
Source |
| Build Date | 1972 Illinois Central Gulf track profile |
| Railroad Line History Source | ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele |
