Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge, Road bridge across Ohio River between Greenup County, Kentucky and Scioto County, Ohio, United States
Description
The Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Ohio River between Greenup County, Kentucky and Scioto County, Ohio. It carries traffic via two lanes using a plate girder steel structure to connect the two riverbanks.
History
Construction began in 1984, carried out by a contractor from Indiana with funding from federal and state sources. This crossing represents a modern addition to the region's long history of river connections.
Culture
The bridge is named after Jesse Stuart, a Kentucky writer who documented life in the Appalachian region and remains a significant literary figure in the state's cultural identity.
Practical
Access to the bridge is via Kentucky Route 10 and State Route 253, connecting major regional highways between the two states. Traffic moves in two lanes across the structure, so plan your crossing during normal driving conditions.
Did you know?
The bridge sits directly above the Greenup Locks and Dam complex, an important water control facility on the river. This location combines highway traffic with river barge operations in one integrated zone.
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