Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges
Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges, Cantilever bridge system in Decatur, Alabama, US.
Two parallel bridges span the Tennessee River at one of its widest points, connecting Morgan County with Limestone County through concrete and steel structures.
The original William Keller Bridge from 1928 operated as a drawbridge until 1999, when the current concrete bridge replaced it alongside the 1963 cantilever structure.
The bridges carry the name of Captain William J. Hudson, known as Steamboat Bill, marking the connection between river navigation and land transportation in Alabama.
The bridge system handles approximately 50,000 vehicles daily across US Route 31, Alternate US Route 72, and Alabama State Route 20.
Changes in Tennessee River currents during the 1980s caused navigation issues, leading to several barge collisions with the former drawbridge structure.
Location: Alabama
GPS coordinates: 34.61000,-86.97300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:43
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