N. Jefferson to Hartsburg
Points of Interest
The distance from North Jefferson to Hartsburg is 10.4 miles. The trail passes through Claysville (milepost 149.8) and crosses Turkey, Cedar and Slate creeks. Bluffs are on the right side and a wide variety of habitats including farms and wetlands are on the left. The Missouri River can be seen at several locations on the left.
There are two main truss bridge types used on the Katy Trail: the through truss and pony truss. Trusses are used because they are rigid and they prevent the bridge from swaying from side to side or from sagging in the middle from heavy loads. The rigidity is accomplished by using diagonal beams as well as vertical and horizontal ones.
The framework distributes the load of the bridge so that each beam shares a portion. Truss bridges were designed to carry heavy loads, yet they are relatively lightweight.
Railroad bridges constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were made of steel because it is more durable than wood and iron and less costly than masonry.
Erected by Missouri State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Katy Trail State Park series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis and Clark in Missouri (here, next to this marker); Missouri State Parks (here, next to this marker); N. Jefferson to Tebbetts (here, next to this marker); Jefferson City & Fulton Points of Interest (here, next to this marker); History of Jefferson City Area (here, next to this marker); Katy Trail State Park (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Flood of 1993 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
