This beautiful bridge crosses the Marmaton River in Fort Scott.
While hidden deep in the woods, the bridge is a treat to those who visit. The main span is a large Parker Through Truss, while it is approached by trestle spans.
The main Parker Through Truss span is a rather large built up span. The span features 8 panels, as well as pinned connections.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition. The decking has begun to deteriorate significantly, but the main components of the bridge are in healthy condition.
In addition to the trestle approaches, the bridge is set onto stone piers. These piers likely date to the predecessor structure.
The bridge faces a hopeful future. It is believed that the span will become part of a rail to trail in Fort Scott.
A parallel bridge once existed just to the south, and was owned by Missouri Pacific. This bridge was removed sometime in the 1990s.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the well preserved historical nature of the bridge.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from nearby streets.
| Upstream | MP Marmaton River Bridge (N) |
| Downstream | MP Marmaton River Bridge (S) |