NS/Southern Bridge over Black Warrior River near Eutaw, AL

(Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023; no Historic Bridges; Satellite)

The clearance when closed is 18.3' (5.6m) and 71' (22m) when open. The bridge is at mile 267.8. [FederalRegister]

This USACE reference specifies different clerances.

USACE_34B
Channel width is 204.8' (32m) with clearances of 22.8'(7m)/76.5'(23m)

It is unreal as to how close the pilot gets the tow to that tower before a lateral current pushes it over into the opening.

2:23 video @ 1:07

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Rob Strickland posted

View of the bridge operator's house along the Black Warrior River in Alabama, August 1962

This must have been a lonely job, but one I've always wished I would have gotten to try out. The peace and quiet must have been bountiful.

I hope he at least had a TV.