Hargrove Pivot Bridge

  • Also Known As: Old Hargrove Bridge

  • Address: Carries CR 159 over the Black River
  • Type: Swing Bridge
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure

Hargrove Pivot Bridge is a historic swing bridge spanning the Black River at Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri. Built in 1917, the 220 feet (67 m) long structure features a 100 feet (30 m) long Wichert truss turning section. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1917/00/00 Miller and Borcherding Bridge Builders Architect Hargrove Pivot swing bridge is erected across the Black River at Poplar Bluff.
1942/00/00 Hargrove Pivot Bridge swings for river traffic, probably for the last time.

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Particulars for Hargrove Pivot Bridge:
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Structure type Bridge
Area of Significance Engineering
Historic Use Road-related
Sight Category Structure
Bridge Movable Type Swing Bridge
Area of Significance Transportation
Structural Design Type Warren Truss
Structural Design Type Wichert Truss



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 85003234
Resource Type:
Owner: Local
Architect: Miller and Bocherding
Architectural Style: Other
Attribute: Wichert and Warren Truss
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: State
Area of Significance: Engineering, Transportation
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Significant Year: 1917
Historic Function: Transportation
Historic Sub-Function: Road-related
Current Function: Transportation
Current Sub-Function: Road-related

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