Georgia–Carolina Memorial Bridge, Road bridge on State Highway 72 between Elberton and Abbeville County, United States.
Georgia-Carolina Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Savannah River with eleven reinforced concrete arches and open spandrels supported by two ribs. The structure rises about 50 feet above the water and connects the two states.
The bridge was completed in 1927 following an initiative by the Calhoun Highway Association that began in 1921. The project received federal funding and represented an important step in regional infrastructure development.
The bridge was named during a dedication ceremony on Armistice Day 1927 to honor American soldiers who died in World War I. The name reflects the spirit of cooperation between the two states that made the project possible.
The bridge is accessible for vehicle traffic and provides a direct route across the river between the two states. Visitors can view the structure best from both riverbanks, where the arch design is most visible.
A member of the Calhoun family performed the opening ceremony by breaking a bottle of ginger ale on the bridge's railing. This unusual ritual marked a special moment in regional history.
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