The original US 190 crossing of the Amite River, completed 1927, converted to WB only traffic ca. 1955 or whereabouts:
(Image courtesy B(l)ing maps - north is at top, the bridge in question is the metal structure)
The bridge crossing here, a vital commuter link between EBR and Livingston Parishes, is being replaced with a modern concrete span, of which its blandness and absence of old wooden railings per the current bridge will be mitigated by its safer design.
1927-2009 - rest in pieces, old friend.
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Speaking of exits...
In related news, Slick Eddie Price, mayor of Mandeville, has acknowledged the inevitable. Darkangel should be very happy about this ;-)
One down, one to go.
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