Raymond Lester Bridge
The Raymond Lester Bridge is a bridge over Euharlee Creek[2] and the Silver Comet Trail in the city limits of Rockmart, Georgia. It carries US 278 Bus.[2]/SR 6 Bus.
Raymond Lester Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 33°59′54″N 85°03′10″W |
| Carries |   |
| Crosses | Euharlee Creek Silver Comet Trail |
| Locale | Rockmart, Georgia |
| Maintained by | GDOT |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | steel, continuous |
| Material | Stringer/multi-beam or girder |
| Total length | 46.0 meters (150.9 ft) |
| Width | 13.5 meters (44 ft) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1958 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 1330 |
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| References | |
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History
The bridge was built in 1958.[1] It was named for Raymond Lester, a businessman and civic leader[2] in Rockmart, in 1999.[3]
Dimensions
The bridge is a continuous steel structure, that includes girders. It is 46.0 meters (150.9 ft) in length and 13.5 meters (44 ft) in width[1]
See also
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References
- Federal Highway Administration (2012). "NBI Structure Number: 000000023300150". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- "The Bridge". The Rockmart Journal. XXXII (30). Rockmart, Georgia. January 5, 2000. p. 1A. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- Dean, Nathan (March 23, 1999). "SR 236 - Raymond Lester Bridge - designate". Georgia State Senate. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
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