Half Chance Iron Bridge

The Half Chance Iron Bridge spans Chickasaw Bogue Creek with a 100-foot-long through truss structure made of wrought iron materials and a width of 12 feet.

The King Bridge Company constructed this transportation structure in 1880, making it the earliest surviving iron bridge in the state of Alabama.

The bridge represents a period of industrial advancement in Alabama when iron construction methods transformed the regional transportation network during the late nineteenth century.

Located between Linden and Dayton on Marengo County Road 39, the bridge earned its National Register of Historic Places designation on September 14, 1972.

The bridge structure incorporates a tied-arch design, which demonstrates the engineering capabilities of the King Bridge Company, the largest highway bridge manufacturer in the United States.

Location: Alabama

GPS coordinates: 32.31433,-87.70377

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45