This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

(pipeline bridge)

Burgess Falls, Sparta vicinity, Tennessee, USA - Falling Water River
Bridgemeister ID:2346 (added 2007-08-12)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Burgess Falls, Sparta vicinity, Tennessee, USA
Crossing:Falling Water River
At or Near Feature:Burgess Falls State Park
Use:Pipeline
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • Likely constructed in 1920s as part of the dam and powerhouse project at Burgess Falls. There may have been two of these bridges at this location. The current map for Burgess Falls State Park shows two historical "pipeline bridges." I have only seen images of one derelict suspension bridge.

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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