Small Town USA

Carthage, Tennessee population 2,251.


The town of Carthage from the Cordell Hull bridge.


Spooky barn in the woods below the bridge.


The banks of the Cumberland River.

Back to the Bridge

The Cordell Hull bridge was recently added to the National
Register of Historic Places.


Looking toward the bluff.


A couple in a boat below the bridge enjoying a day of fishing.
I wonder if they caught anything?


Green steel against a beautiful blue sky.

The Cordell Hull Bridge

The Cordell Hull Bridge spans the Cumberland River in
Smith County, Tennessee. Construction of the bridge began
on December 4, 1934. The bridge has an overall length of
1,412 feet.


In December of 2007 it was determined that the bridge
was not safe for traffic and was closed. It remains closed
today until funds can be found for repairs.


This photo was taken from the bridge looking toward South
Carthage in Smith County.


The banks of the Cumberland River


This photo was taken from the opposite side of the bridge.
I'll have more photos from the bridge tomorrow.