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Title Viaduct, Pier #4
Date July 7, 1937
Description Photograph shows construction efforts on pier #4 of the Laurel Fork Viaduct at mile post 248.9 in section 2D of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by L. M. H. on July 7, 1937.
Commentary Viaducts employ a series of arches to construct a bridge to take travelers over roadways or bridges.
Location Location Name: Laurel Fork Viaduct
Parkway Milepost: 248.9
Latitude: 36.387934
Longitude: -81.259914
Creator Individual L.M.H.
Tags Ashe County (N.C.)
Construction
Laurel Fork Viaduct (N.C.)
Overpass construction
Photographs
Viaducts
Wilkes County (N.C.)
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway