Hartsburg to N. Jefferson

Hartsburg to N. Jefferson. Points of Interest. The distance from Hartsburg to North Jefferson is 10.4 miles. The trail passes through Claysville (milepost 149.8) and crosses Slate, Cedar and Turkey creeks. Bluffs are on the left and a wide variety of habitats including farms and wetlands are on the right. The Missouri River can be seen at several locations on the right., There are two main bridge types used on the Katy Trail: the through truss and the 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., (photo captions:), ·Scouring rush, also known as horsetail, was once used to clean pots and other kitchen utensils. The high silica content gives the plant a sandpapery feel. Because of this, it is still use to polish reeds for woodwind instruments., ·Milepost 143.8 - The bridges over Turkey and Cedar creeks are examples of a through truss bridge. , ·Milepost 153.7 - An example of a pony truss bridge can be found at Hart Creek, just west of Hartsburg.