Bibb Graves Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Bibb Graves Bridge, also known as the Coosa River Bridge, [1] is a "large multi-span rainbow arch bridge " [2] located in Elmore County, Alabama, in downtown Wetumpka. The bridge crosses the Coosa River. [3]
Bibb Graves Bridge (Wetumpka Bridge) - HistoricBridges.org
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · Historic Arch Bridge in Wetumpka Elmore County, Alabama. This large multi-span rainbow arch bridge is the only one of its kind in Alabama, and one of the top historic bridges in the state.
History - The City of Wetumpka | Coosa River
WEBThe Bibb Graves Bridge was completed in 1931 and the Elmore County Courthouse in 1932. The first traffic light was installed in 1935, and the downtown post office completed in 1937. In 1938, another devastating flood occurred with the river cresting at 54 feet at Wetumpka, nine feet above flood stage.
Bibb Graves Bridge in Wetumpka - Encyclopedia of Alabama
WEBThe Bibb Graves Bridge crosses the Coosa River in Wetumpka, Elmore County, connecting the two sides of the city. The reinforced concrete bridge was built during the early 1930s and named for Alabama governor Bibb Graves.
Wetumpka bridge named one of most iconic in nation
WEBMar 7, 2024 · A national poll from car dealers has named the Bibb Graves Bridge in Wetumpka as the 31st most iconic bridge in the country. The list includes the Admiral Clarey Bridge in Hawaii, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Mackinac Bridge and the Chicago Skyway Bridge.
Wetumpka’s historic Bibbs Grave bridge to close for 2 days
WEBOct 30, 2019 · The bridge, named after Alabama Gov. Bibb Graves, was built in the 1930s and connects the two sides of the city as it crosses over the Coosa River.
Wetumpka's Bridges - The Historical Marker Database
WEBSep 26, 2018 · Denmark native Edward Houk designed the graceful Bibb Graves Bridge (the fourth Wetumpka bridge), built in 1931. Wetumpka's First Presbyterian Church is visible at the far end of the bridge.
Things to see and do in Wetumpka, the Alabama city featured on ... - al.com
WEBMay 6, 2021 · BIBB GRAVES BRIDGE. Where: West Bridge Street, off Alabama 14. Why you should see it: The rainbow-arched bridge is the most recognizable landmark in the city, crossing the Coosa River and...
Bibb Graves Bridge, named in honor of the Governor of Alabama.
WEBView of Bibb Graves bridge spanning the Tallapoosa River in Wetumpka, AL. The bridge was named after David Bibb Graves, governor of Alabama 1927-1931 and 1935–1939. Postcard is a color print of the scene.
Wetumpka’s Bibb Graves Bridge closed for repair work - WSFA …
WEBJan 22, 2019 · WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - The City of Wetumpka says Bibb Graves Bridge will close immediately to traffic as ALDOT works to make repairs left by the EF-2 tornado. According to the city, the...
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