Of the four overpasses over 11th and 12th Streets in Coffeyville, this one has the most unique back story.
The original bridge at this location was a three span girder, built in 1908. However, it is unknown why this bridge is no longer in existence. It is possible it was damaged in some event.
Originally built in approximately 1900 as a turntable for a nearby roundhouse, the bridge would be recycled for bridge use in 1958 and set onto concrete abutments at this location.
Structurally, a turntable is structurally no differently than a swing bridge. This made adapting the turntable as a bridge rather easy.
Adapting turntables to bridges is a common practice seen on many railroads throughout the United States.
It is currently unknown where the turntable was located. At 75 feet long, this would've been a standardized design.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due reuse of a turntable.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road it crosses.