BAYOU PLAQUEMINE TRAIN BRIDGE
Construction of the current train bridge crossing Bayou Plaquemine was begun in 1920 and
was completed in 1921. The more modern articulating, riveted iron and concrete structure,
replaced the first fixed Train Bridge which was built in 1881. Today the bridge, still a
vital link for frequent rail traffic through the city, no longer opens for the once busy
barge traffic on the bayou, and stands in a state of utter disrepair. The huge gears and
hinges, levers and switches, once used to operate it are forever frozen in time, and stand
as a monument to a long gone era of Backroads history. This rustic local landmark is
unique in its design, and offers a willing explorer a unique opportunity to see its many
textures, angles, and warm rich hues. It is truly a Backroads Jem in the Rough.
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Control House
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Rusted Rivet
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Main Pivot Joint
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Iron Support Beams
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Cement Counterweight
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Rivets and Shadows
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Pivot Joint
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Track Level View
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Latch Mechanism
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Nuts and Bolt
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Main Pivot Joint Detail
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Rusted Gears
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