Design for Maintenance: A Park Management Aid
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Falling hazard tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
On Slide: Falling hazard tree; Connie Toops; C-1-c; 007
Park employee filling in pothole in road, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of park employee filling in pothole in road.
Making backcut for hazard tree removal
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
On Slide: Making backcut- hazard tree removal; Connie Toops; C-1-c; 004
Starting front cut for hazard tree removal
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
On Slide: Starting front cut- hazard tree removal; Connie Toops; C-1-c; 006
Aiken State Park, South Carolina
AK-63. Aiken State Park. June, 1956. Maintenance JTH.
Jim Staub cutting stump hazard tree removal
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
On Slide: Jim Staub cutting stump hazard tree removal; LPK; Connie Toops; C-1-c; 003
Park employee leaning out of small truck, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employee leaning out of small truck, and using cane. Polyester Copy Negative.
Needed maintenance in fire pit
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance on picnic table
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Park employees putting up tents, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employees putting up tents in clear area on the edge of pine grove. Polyester Copy Negative.
Needed maintenance in parking lot
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-P
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-BB
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs to cabins; no picture; MB-48
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-O
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-J
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-DD
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-K
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-W
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-F
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-G
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-V
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-FF
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-T
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-C
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-H
Needed maintenance in cave, showing two stall bathroom
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48; U
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-D
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-B
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-Z
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-CC
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-HH
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-M
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-E
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-Q
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-L
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-Y
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-X
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-R
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-S
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-EE
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-GG
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-AA
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs; ND; no picture; MB-48-N
Needed maintenance in cave, showing light switches
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance in picnic area and trails
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance in cave, showing three stalls of bathrooms
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance in cave, bridge over Washington Pit
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance in cave, showing Echo River bridges
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs to cabin; ND; no picture; MB-48-I
Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Myrtle Beach State Park; Termite repairs to cabins; ND; no picture; MB-48-A
Needed maintenance in cave, showing exposed wiring for lighting
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Needed maintenance in cave, showing exposed wiring for lighting
Mammoth Cave National Park; National Park Service
Edisto Beach State Park, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Edisto Beach State Park; Man on tractor; ND
Defective bridge
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Defective bridge...Robinette in picture...Abbie Rowe No. 1716-1-9; The picture that was published in the New York Times,Bridge Maintenance, II-F-(5)-11147, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Employee residence, seasonal quarters before planting, 1965
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Landscape planting around the four employee residence and the eight units of seasonal quarters at headquarters to enhance the appearance of grounds and buildings, as well as to delineate circulation patterns, provide screening for privacy; and reduce maintenance operations to some degree. Seasonal quarters before planting...Headquarters Residence Area, II-B-(2)-15579, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Quarters
Doorstep of employee residence, seasonal quarters before planting, 1965
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Landscape planting around the four employee residence and the eight units of seasonal quarters at headquarters to enhance the appearance of grounds and buildings, as well as to delineate circulation patterns, provide screening for privacy; and reduce maintenance operations to some degree. Quarters before planting (doorstep)...Headquarters Residence Area, II-B-(2)-15580, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Quarters
Bridge No. 3, over Huskey Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 3, over Huskey Branch; Dimensions: 1 span, 18.5' x 5', width 10.5', at right angles; Abutments: log crib; Superstructure: (3) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutments, deck, guard rails, poor; stringers, sound; Proposed: Replace with steel stringer, wood deck, 1 span 16' x 4'; Estimate $1, 000,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11178, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 5, over Mill Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 5, over Mill Creek; Dimensions: 1 span 35' x 4.5', width 10', skew 45 degrees; Abutments: Concrete; Superstructure: 2-24 steel I-beams, 3 plank decking; Condition: Excellent; Proposed: Maintain out of regular maintenance,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11155, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 3, over Huskey Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 3, over Huskey Branch; Dimensions: 1 span, 18.5' x 5', width 10.5', at right angles; Abutments: log crib; Superstructure: (3) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutments, deck, guard rails, poor; stringers, sound; Proposed: Replace with steel stringer, wood deck, 1 span 16' x 4'; Estimate $1, 000,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11177, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 7, over Rough Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 7, over Rough Creek; Dimensions: 2 spans- 19' each; width 10'; Abutment: log crib; Intermediate Support: Log crib pier; Superstructure: (3) 14 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutments, poor; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 12' x 4'; Estimate $1, 500,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11183, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 7, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 7, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans 17' x 5', 26' x 5', 18' x 5', skew 30 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 30 log sills; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 18 log strategies , 3 plank decking; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11160, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 10, over Middle Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 10, over Middle Prong; Dimensions: 2 spans- 27' x 6', 22' x 6'; width 10'; Abutments: log sills; Intermediate Support: Double log bent on boulders; Superstructure: (3) 12 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, sill, poor; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 12' x 6'; Estimate: $1, 500,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11189, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 6, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 6, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans, 15' x 4.5', 28' x 4.5', 12' x 4.5', skew 15 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 24 log stills; Intermediate Supports: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 16 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11158, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 7, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 7, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans 17' x 5', 26' x 5', 18' x 5', skew 30 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 30 log sills; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 18 log strategies , 3 plank decking; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11159, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 10, over Middle Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 10, over Middle Prong; Dimensions: 2 spans- 27' x 6', 22' x 6'; width 10'; Abutments: log sills; Intermediate Support: Double log bent on boulders; Superstructure: (3) 12 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, sill, poor; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 12' x 6'; Estimate: $1, 500,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11188, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 6, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 6, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans, 15' x 4.5', 28' x 4.5', 12' x 4.5', skew 15 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 24 log stills; Intermediate Supports: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 16 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11157, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 2, over Parsons Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, over Parsons Branch; Dimensions: 3 spans @ 12.5' x 4'; 25' x 6'; 24' x 5', Skew-Bridge 30 degrees left, stream 45 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 24 log sills on HPRE; Intermediate Supports: Heavy log bents; Superstructure: 5-12 to 18 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: Deck good, rest fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 18' x 5'; Estimate: $1, 800,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; CAD-100, Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11151, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1, over Long Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1 (log), over Long Branch; Dimensions: 1 span, 15' x 3.5', no skew; width 10'; Abutment: HPRE; Superstructure: 4 log stringers (12 to 14); 3 plank decking; Condition: Fair: Proposed: Replace with sted stringers, wood deck, 1 span, 16' x 4'; Estimate: $800,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; GRE-128, Porters Creek Road, II-F-(5)-11195, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 9, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 9, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans- 25' x 4' each, width 11'; Abutments: 18 log sills; Intermediate Support; log bents; Superstructure 5-14' to 16 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: Deck good; rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers wood deck, 2 span 21' - 5'; Estimate R2, 100.Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11163, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 9, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 9, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans- 25' x 4' each, width 11'; Abutments: 18 log sills; Intermediate Support; log bents; Superstructure 5-14' to 16 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: Deck good; rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers wood deck, 2 span 21' - 5'; Estimate R2, 100.Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11164, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1, over Long Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1 (log), over Long Branch; Dimensions: 1 span, 15' x 3.5', no skew; width 10'; Abutment: HPRE; Superstructure: 4 log stringers (12 to 14); 3 plank decking; Condition: Fair: Proposed: Replace with sted stringers, wood deck, 1 span, 16' x 4'; Estimate: $800,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; GRE-128, Porters Creek Road, II-F-(5)-11194, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 9, over Middle Prong overflow
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 9, over Middle Prong overflow; Dimensions: 3 span- 21' x 10', 32' x 10', 21' x 10'; width 10'; Abutments: log sills; Intermediate Support: double log bents; Superstructure: (3) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank decking; Condition: sill rotten; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span 12' x 8'; Estimate $750,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11187, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 2, over Parsons Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, over Parsons Branch; Dimensions: 3 spans @ 12.5' x 4'; 25' x 6'; 24' x 5', Skew-Bridge 30 degrees left, stream 45 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: 24 log sills on HPRE; Intermediate Supports: Heavy log bents; Superstructure: 5-12 to 18 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: Deck good, rest fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans 18' x 5'; Estimate: $1, 800,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1951; CAD-100 Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11150, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 3 over Parsons Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 3 over Parsons Branch; Dimensions: 3 spans @ 11' x 3 1/2', 24' x 6', 18.5' x 3.5' , Skew 15 degrees. Abutments: 24 log stills; Intermediate Support: Log bents; Superstructure: 5-16 to 20 log stringers, 3 plank deck'; Condition: Deck good, rest fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers wood deck, 2 spans 18' x 5'; Estimate: $1, 800,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; CAD-100, Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11152, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 6, over Lost Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 6, over Lost Creek; Dimensions: 1 span- 20' x 4', at right angles, width 10.5'; Abutment: 14 log sills; Superstructure: 3-14 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, veer poor; wheel guards, poor; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck- 1 span 10' x 4'; Estimate: $650,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11182, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 4, over Cove Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 4, over Cove Creek; Dimensions: 2 spans 17' x 5', Skew 10 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: log sills on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 4-10 to 14 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck fair, rest poor; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans, 21' x 10'; Estimate: $3, 000 Note: Bridges 1-3 very small, so are not included in report, Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952, II-F-(5)-11154, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 8, over Left Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 8, over Left Prong; Dimensions: 2 span- 34' x 5.5', 24' x 5.5', at right angles; width 10'; Abutments: North- 14 log sill South- HPRE; Intermediate Supports: Double log bent; Superstructure: (3) 12 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: North abutment, undermined; bent undermined, and has dropped 1 foot; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans, 10' x 6'; Estimate: $1, 200,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11184, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 9, over Middle Prong overflow
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 9, over Middle Prong overflow; Dimensions: 3 span- 21' x 10', 32' x 10', 21' x 10'; width 10'; Abutments: log sills; Intermediate Support: double log bents; Superstructure: (3) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank decking; Condition: sill rotten; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span 12' x 8'; Estimate $750,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11186, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 8, over Left Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 8, over Left Prong; Dimensions: 2 span- 34' x 5.5', 24' x 5.5', at right angles; width 10'; Abutments: North- 14 log sill South- HPRE; Intermediate Supports: Double log bent; Superstructure: (3) 12 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: North abutment, undermined; bent undermined, and has dropped 1 foot; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans, 10' x 6'; Estimate: $1, 200,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11185, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1, over Poplar Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1, over Poplar Branch; Dimensions: 17' x 10', 17' x 10', 14' x 10', north to south; width 10'; Abutments: North, log cribs South, log sill; Intermediate Support: 2 log bents; Superstructure: (4) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, poor; stringers, rotten at ends; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace bridge with two (2) 54 C.M. pipes and fill; Estimate: $1, 000, Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-118, Jakes Creek Road, II-F-(5)-11191, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 4, over Cove Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 4, over Cove Creek; Dimensions: 2 spans 17' x 5', Skew 10 degrees, width 11'; Abutments: log sills on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 4-10 to 14 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck fair, rest poor; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 spans, 21' x 10'; Estimate: $3, 000 Note: Bridges 1-3 very small, so are not included in report, Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; CAD-100, Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11153, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 2, across overflow channel
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, (log) across overflow channel; Dimensions: 2 span- 11' x 4' each; width 10'; skew 10 degrees; Abutments: 18 log on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bent on mud sill; Superstructure: 5 log stringers, 12 to 14; 3 plank decking; Condition: Fair, except caps and wheel guards, which are poor; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span, 20' x 4'; Estimate: $2, 000,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; GRE-129, Ramsey Prong Road, II-F-(5)-11199, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 6, over Lost Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 6, over Lost Creek; Dimensions: 1 span- 20' x 4', at right angles, width 10.5'; Abutment: 14 log sills; Superstructure: 3-14 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, veer poor; wheel guards, poor; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck- 1 span 10' x 4'; Estimate: $650,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11181, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 2, across overflow channel
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, (log) across overflow channel; Dimensions: 2 span- 11' x 4' each; width 10'; skew 10 degrees; Abutments: 18 log on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bent on mud sill; Superstructure: 5 log stringers, 12 to 14; 3 plank decking; Condition: Fair, except caps and wheel guards, which are poor; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span, 20' x 4'; Estimate: $2, 000,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; GRE-129, Ramsey Prong Road, II-F-(5)-11198, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1, over Poplar Branch
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1, over Poplar Branch; Dimensions: 17' x 10', 17' x 10', 14' x 10', north to south; width 10'; Abutments: North, log cribs South, log sill; Intermediate Support: 2 log bents; Superstructure: (4) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutment, poor; stringers, rotten at ends; rest of bridge, fair; Proposed: Replace bridge with two (2) 54 C.M. pipes and fill; Estimate: $1, 000, Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-118, Jakes Creek Road, II-F-(5)-11190, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Tree in front of employee residence, seasonal quarters before planting, 1965
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Landscape planting around the four employee residence and the eight units of seasonal quarters at headquarters to enhance the appearance of grounds and buildings, as well as to delineate circulation patterns, provide screening for privacy; and reduce maintenance operations to some degree. Cornus Florida (flowering dogwood) in place...Headquarters Residence Area, II-B-(2)-15581, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Quarters
Bridge No. 4, over Little River
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 4, over Little River; Dimensions: 7 spans- 32.5' x 10', 35.5' x 10', 15' x 10', 17' x 10' 17.5' x 10', 17.5' x 10', 13' x 10; width 9.5; Skew 30 degrees; Abutment: North, log crib South, 18 log mud sill; Intermediate Support: Piers No. 1 and 2: massive concrete; Piers No. 3, 4, 5, and 6, log bents; Superstructure: span No. 1, 4- 14 to 16 log stringers; other spans 3, 14 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutments very poor; bents poor to fair; concrete piers undetermined; deck, poor; stringer, good; Proposed: Replace with steel beams, wood deck. 2 spans 32' x 8'; Estimate: $3, 500,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11179, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 4, over Little River
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 4, over Little River; Dimensions: 7 spans- 32.5' x 10', 35.5' x 10', 15' x 10', 17' x 10' 17.5' x 10', 17.5' x 10', 13' x 10; width 9.5; Skew 30 degrees; Abutment: North, log crib South, 18 log mud sill; Intermediate Support: Piers No. 1 and 2: massive concrete; Piers No. 3, 4, 5, and 6, log bents; Superstructure: span No. 1, 4- 14 to 16 log stringers; other spans 3, 14 to 16 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Abutments very poor; bents poor to fair; concrete piers undetermined; deck, poor; stringer, good; Proposed: Replace with steel beams, wood deck. 2 spans 32' x 8'; Estimate: $3, 500,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-117, Little River Road, II-F-(5)-11180, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 2, over Middle Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, over Middle Prong; Dimensions: 2 span- 50' x 12', 25' x 18'; Skew 20 degrees, width 12'; Intermediate support: concrete pier; Abutments: Concrete; Superstructures: 50' span (2), 50' x 5' 6 1/2 deck truss; 25' span (2) 24 X 7 I-beams; deck 3 planks laid diagonal on 6 x 8 floor beams; Condition: excellent, except deck and wheel guard, which are poor; Proposed: Replace decking out of regular maintenance,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952 Tre-115, Middle Prong Road, II-F-(5)-11171, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 8, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 8, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans- 24' x 4', 30' x 4', 22' x 4', skew 30 degrees left, stream 45 degrees left, width 11; Abutments: 24 log stills on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 18 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 span 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1951; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11162, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Tree in front of employee residence, seasonal quarters before planting, 1965
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Landscape planting around the four employee residence and the eight units of seasonal quarters at headquarters to enhance the appearance of grounds and buildings, as well as to delineate circulation patterns, provide screening for privacy; and reduce maintenance operations to some degree. Cornus Florida (flowering dogwood) in place...Headquarters Residence Area, II-B-(2)-15582, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Quarters
Bridge No. 2, over Middle Prong
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 2, over Middle Prong; Dimensions: 2 span- 50' x 12', 25' x 18'; Skew 20 degrees, width 12'; Intermediate support: concrete pier; Abutments: Concrete; Superstructures: 50' span (2), 50' x 5' 6 1/2 deck truss; 25' span (2) 24 X 7 I-beams; deck 3 planks laid diagonal on 6 x 8 floor beams; Condition: excellent, except deck and wheel guard, which are poor; Proposed: Replace decking out of regular maintenance,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952 Tre-115, Middle Prong Road, II-F-(5)-11172, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 8, over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 8, over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 3 spans- 24' x 4', 30' x 4', 22' x 4', skew 30 degrees left, stream 45 degrees left, width 11; Abutments: 24 log stills on HPRE; Intermediate Support: log bents; Superstructure: 5-14 to 18 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Condition: deck good, rest fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 2 span 21' x 5'; Estimate: $2, 100,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1951; Cades Cove Road, Route 3 CC, II-F-(5)-11161, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1 over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1 over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 1 span 26' x 3 1/2', No skew, width 11'; Abutments: North abutment, heavy log bent backed by HPRE South abutment 30 log sill; Superstructure: 5-16 to 24 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Conditions: Deck good; rest, fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span 26' x 4'; Estimate: $2, 600,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; CAD-100, Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11149, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1, over East Prong of Little River
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1, over East Prong of Little River; Dimensions: 3 spans- 25' x 7.5' each, at right angles, width 12'; Abutment: Cement rubble; Intermediate Support: Massive log bents; Superstructure: (5) 14 to 18 log stringers; 3 plank deck; Condition: Deck, very poor; rest of bridge, good; Proposed: Replace with steel stringers, and wood deck, 2 span 36'; Estimate: 1952,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; ELK-119, Fish Camp Prong Road, II-F-(5)-11192, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
Bridge No. 1 over Forge Creek
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bridge No. 1 over Forge Creek; Dimensions: 1 span 26' x 3 1/2', No skew, width 11'; Abutments: North abutment, heavy log bent backed by HPRE South abutment 30 log sill; Superstructure: 5-16 to 24 log stringers, 3 plank deck; Conditions: Deck good; rest, fair; Proposed: replace with steel stringers, wood deck, 1 span 26' x 4'; Estimate: $2, 600,Bridge Maintenance Report of 1952; CAD-100, Parsons Branch Road, II-F-(5)-11148, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Bridge Maintenance
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