Tri-County Veterans Bridge
Tri-County Veterans Bridge | |
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View of the Tri-County Veterans Bridge from the western approach to Blythe Ferry | |
| Coordinates | 35°24′41″N 85°01′12″W / 35.4113°N 85.0201°W |
| Carries | 2 lanes of SR 60 |
| Crosses | Tennessee River |
| Locale | Hamilton, Meigs, and Rhea County, Tennessee |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Girder bridge |
| Total length | 0.6 mi |
| Width | 50 ft |
| History | |
| Construction start | October 1993 |
| Construction end | June 1995 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Tri-County Veterans Bridge | |
The Tri-County Veterans Bridge, also known as the Blythe Ferry Bridge, carries Tennessee State Route 60 (SR 60) over Chickamauga Lake on the Tennessee River. It connects Meigs and Rhea counties just north of Hamilton County. It is located just south of the confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee River as well as Hiwassee Island near descending river mile 500. It replaced Blythe Ferry, a ferry across the Tennessee River which began operations in 1809.[1] Construction of the bridge began in October 1993,[2] and it opened to traffic in June 1995.[3] The bridge was dedicated by then-Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist on September 12, 1995.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ "Cherokee Removal Memorial Park at Historic Blythe Ferry". Tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org. National Geographic. 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "Bridge could deprive family of home, ferry". Kingsport Times-News. Associated Press. October 13, 1993. p. 6B. Retrieved December 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2 Bridges Will Make Ferries History Soon". Chattanooga Times Free Press. June 3, 1995. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ "Man tries saving old ferry ride". Johnson City Press. Associated Press. September 14, 1995. p. 7. Retrieved December 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Highway 60 Bridge Dedicated". Chattanooga Times Free Press. September 12, 1995. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
35°24′40″N 85°01′12″W / 35.411°N 85.02°W