Jeffers Bridge #127
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NPS Form 10-900 No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) >l»» I United States Department of the Interior "liYl National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties t 44kMwtf*i£ee instruction National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name .Tetters Bridge other names/site number Rirch Creek Bridge; Clay County Bridge #127 07.1-568-40067 2. Location Street & number f!R 200S over Rirch N/A D not for publication city or town riay rity ————a vicinity State Indiana______ code TN county code 021 zip code 47R41 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this H nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property H meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally D statewide K^cally. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official Indiana DeparftjBnt of Natural Resources State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the proiiperty D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: /^ignature of the Keeper Date of Action $0 entered in the National Register. D See continuation sheet. Q determined eligible for the National Register g See continuation sheet. rj determined not eligible for the National Register D removed from the National Register D other, (explain:) _________ i -V'V : Name of Property . ^^ '*'j'J? County and State 5. Classification - Ownership of Property ,jit Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as applyF (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count D private D building Contributing Noncontributing £3 public-local ' ' D district Q Q buildings D public-State Dsite D public-Federal Kl structure 0 Q sites D object 1 Q structures !V 0 Q objects 1 Q Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) "_________ N/A____________ 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) TRANSPORTATION! Road-Related (vehicular) TRANSPORTATION: Road-Related (vehicular^ 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) _____OTHER:_____ Pratt through truss foundation walls roof other METAL CONCRETE Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Clay IN Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) TRANSPORTATION g] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contriibution to the broad patterns of our history. B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components Period of Significance lack individual distinction. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Significant Dates Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) N/A_______ Property is: owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) D B removed from its original location. N/A________________ O C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D D a cemetery. D E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. D F a commemorative property. less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Vincennes Bridge Company Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Maior Bibliographic References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: D preliminary determination of individual listing (36 E3 State Historic Preservation Office uFR 67) has been requested D previously listed in the National Register D Other State agency G previously determined eligible by the National D Federal agency Register [>3 Local government D designated a National Historic Landmark D University D recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # _____________________ D Other D recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # _____________ Name of repository: Clay IN Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property Less than 1 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 4 8,7|74p 4,3 5|63f7|0 Northing Zone Easting Northing D See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title John Wamer organization — date fi-i-QQ Street & number 5018 RrnqHway Street telephone Q17)?.8V>450 city or town Indianapolis state zip code 46205 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Rnard of Commissioners, Clay County Street & number fiOQ F^st National Ave telephone 812-44R-Q001 city or town Brazil state ————— zip code 47834 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet - Jeffers Bridge #127 Sections 7, 8, 9, and 10 Page I Section 7 Description Oriented generally east to west, Jeffers Bridge #127 carries County Road 200 South over Birch Creek. For location purposes, bridge members are numbered from the east end (photo 1). The east-end of the bridge is the expansion end (the west-end is fixed) with the typical roller bearing nest that eases the effects of temperature change and other expansion-contraction inducing forces. The bridge is a single span, pin-connected Pratt through truss measuring 91' in five panels and has a 16' roadway (photo 1). The vertical clearance is 17'2" at the portals. Positioned on concrete abutments and wingwalls the bridge trusses are skewed at approximately 10 degrees from each other. The intermediate verticals are laced channels between panels 1-2 and 4-5 and latticed channels between panels 2-3 and Die-forged eyebars serve as diagonals between verticals 1-2 and 3-4. Cylindrical rods, single and adjustable, provide the diagonal and counter for the center panel (photo 2). Photo 3 is a view of the northwest corner of the west abutment showing the stepped top of the abutment, the lower chord, and a batten and lacing of the channels of the endpost. Although over 70