Peel River railway bridge, Tamworth

The Peel River railway bridge in Tamworth is a single-span crossing made of cast iron that connects North Tamworth to Taminda. The structure stands on cylindrical iron piers and remains in service as part of the active Main North railway line.

The bridge was built in the 1880s as part of Australia's expanding railway network pushing into inland regions. It was constructed with ironwork manufactured overseas and belongs to a series of similar railway crossings created during that era.

The bridge shows how colonial railway development connected remote areas and shaped the growth of inland towns like Tamworth. It represents the technical knowledge that colonial engineers brought to Australia and applied to local geography.

The bridge is best viewed from the railway line approach or from nearby roads in the area. It is easiest to see during daylight hours when the ironwork and structural details are clearly visible.

The bridge uses cast iron cylindrical piers, an advanced technique of that era that provided strength and durability to the structure. This construction method was not common at the time and shows the engineering expertise applied to the project.