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Mike Ezell
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07-JUN-2003 Mike Ezell

Arched Sunset*
Mike Ezell

The Natchez Trace Bridge in Franklin, Tennessee (opened 1994). This bridge is the first American arch bridge to be to be constructed from pre-cast concrete segments. The bridge has two arches (one runs into the darkness of the image on the left), and is referred to by locals as the "McDonald's bridge" as a result. Unlike most arch bridges, this bridge is missing the weight-bearing, evenly spaced vertical spandrel columns, which is why the crown of the arches are "flatter"--this helps carry the weight load. The missing spandrels create an unencumbered view through the bridge.

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Guest 20-Jul-2003 23:39
couldn't ask for a more perfect shot
Guest 17-Jun-2003 00:42
Wonderful color and great composition.
Sony Forums Challenges15-Jun-2003 16:23
Beautiful image, Mike! I really like the sky colors. Thanks much for the background info about the bridge.---Deb
Sony Forums Challenges15-Jun-2003 11:32
Beautiful color and elegant form with good sense of scale, Mike. MFC
Carlos Chacon 10-Jun-2003 01:34
Wonderful image Mike, the color is great and the idea of size of the structure is nicely preserved. Very nice looking, congratulations! Carlos Ch.
Sony Forums Challenges09-Jun-2003 19:11
Beautiful image and an interesting bridge! JoeSchmoe
Lisa Y09-Jun-2003 18:11
Really gorgeous photo! Thanks also for the interesting info on the construction of the bridge :-D. Lisafx