Humpback Bridges Not railroad bridges, but rather auto bridges over railroads, humpback spans were built in an era when auto and truck traffic volumes were much lower than today. The bridge above and below, in downtown Jasper, crosses the Georgia Northeastern Railroad (formerly L&N) and leads to a lodging establishment known as the Woodbridge Inn. Built in 1912, the bridge was recently restored after being considered for replacement. It may be the last remaining wood truss bridge in the state. Below is a wood-and-steel span at Lula. It crosses over Norfolk Southern's Atlanta-to-Charlotte line. This concrete-and-steel bridge at Toccoa (below) spans the same line. The Croft Street Bridge at Carrollton (below) was rehabilitated in 2010 at a cost of $200,000, much lower than the $1 million estimated for a new concrete and steel structure. Croft Street was named for David William Croft, conductor of the first Central of Georgia train to enter town on the new railroad, in 1874. Croft is said to have purchased the property at the bridge for $65. A new railed-in pedestrian walkway was added to the bridge as a safety feature (below). Included is an observation deck that allows a view down the tracks to the historic Carrollton depot. Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. Copyright, Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home