The 2,800 ft Norfolk Southern Railway Bridge crossing the Ocmulgee River in Lumber City, Georgia. The bridge operator's shed atop the structure gave him a good view of the action along the tracks as well as on the river. When the bridge was constructed in 1916, steamboat traffic had already begun to decline.

The 2,800 ft Norfolk Southern Railway Bridge crossing the Ocmulgee River in Lumber City, Georgia. The bridge operator's shed atop the structure gave him a good view of the action along the tracks as well as on the river. When the bridge was constructed in 1916, steamboat traffic had already begun to decline.

Ocmulgee River Trussel Launching Point — Ocmulgee River Truss…

Ocmulgee River Bridge, Lumber City, Georgia. This through-truss SouthernRailway bridge once rotated on it's center pier to allow Steamboats to pass. Southern also maintained wharves on the riverbank to transfer freight to and from the boats. No trace of these remain today. — Ocmulgee River Bridg…

The Ocmulgee River Bridge, Lumber City, GA. ~ Along the edge of this powerful structure. — The Ocmulgee River B…

Ocmulgee River Trussel — Ocmulgee River Truss…

East Golden Isles Highway Lumber City Highway