Flooded Bridge

Submitted: Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:08

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A few weeks ago there was an air photo put on here of a flooded bridge and I can't think of the name of the bridge. It is on the way to the Dig Tree from Innaminka on a patch of bitumen. I did a search but as I don't know the name of the bridge not much help.
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:13

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:13

I'm sure it's called the Burke & Wills Bridge.

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Follow Up By: Teraa - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:24

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:24

Sure is the Burke & Wills bridge

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Follow Up By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:27

Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:27

Thanks for that, that is the one.

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Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:22

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:22

Burke and Wills bridge at Nappa Merrie ;-)

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Follow Up By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:27

Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:27

Thanks Ed, great pics there, that is the one I wanted.
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:23

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 18:23

D

Here it is :))

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Follow Up By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:29

Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:29

Thanks for the link Sir Kev.

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Reply By: RobAck - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 19:07

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 19:07

It's actually called the Nappa Merrie Bridge. Both ends have been washed away leaving the central spans intact or at least they sort of look that way at the moment. It will take quite some time before anyone gets in there for a close look given the number of flood pulses still to come. The track damage reports we are seeing are no great surprise given the amount of water. It will we suspect be rather challenging to get enough grader crews out there to commence track repairs when its dry enough to commence

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:20

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:20

Gday Rob,
While the locals call it the Nappa Merrie Bridge, it looks like the Burke and Wills Bridge on the plaque that may or may not have washed away. Or have you got something else you want to add?

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Follow Up By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:31

Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 at 00:31

Thanks for that information RobAck & Phil G, very interesting, it was the name Nappa Merrie Bridge that I was looking for but couldn't remember the name.

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Reply By: Kim and Damn Dog - Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:20

Monday, Apr 12, 2010 at 22:20

Gidday D

It’s the Nappa Merrie Bridge. We’ve camped at the top right hand section many times.

I’d be very surprised if the bridge is substantially damaged, but you never know in a flood.

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