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[[Image:Happy Hollow District Bridge.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Bridge on July 28, 2006]] | [[Image:Happy Hollow District Bridge.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Bridge on July 28, 2006]] | ||
The '''Happy Hollow District Bridge''' or '''Civitan Bridge''' is a pedestrian, truss bridge spanning the [[Cahaba River]] within [[Trussville | The '''Happy Hollow District Bridge''' or '''Civitan Bridge''' is a pedestrian, truss bridge spanning the [[Cahaba River]] within [[Trussville Civitan Park]]. The bridge was constructed in [[1909]] and features a steel frame with wooden planks. Located approximately 100 yards north of the [[Gadsden Highway]], this has been listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage since [[March 19]], [[1986]]. | ||
The bridge was damaged in [[2013]] during a flood of the Cahaba River. The portion of Civitan Park containing the bridge was fenced off until the repairs were completed and the park's greenway was opened in [[2017]]. | The bridge was damaged in [[2013]] during a flood of the Cahaba River. The portion of Civitan Park containing the bridge was fenced off until the repairs were completed and the park's greenway was opened in [[2017]]. |
Revision as of 09:06, 16 March 2018
The Happy Hollow District Bridge or Civitan Bridge is a pedestrian, truss bridge spanning the Cahaba River within Trussville Civitan Park. The bridge was constructed in 1909 and features a steel frame with wooden planks. Located approximately 100 yards north of the Gadsden Highway, this has been listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage since March 19, 1986.
The bridge was damaged in 2013 during a flood of the Cahaba River. The portion of Civitan Park containing the bridge was fenced off until the repairs were completed and the park's greenway was opened in 2017.
References
- State of Alabama Historical Preservation Office. 24 Jul 2006 [1].
- Lloyd, Gary (June 16, 2014) "Cahaba River enhancements coming this fall." Trussville Tribune