Site of Selma-Dallas County’s 1st Bridge 1884-1940

Toll Fees

(Until 1900)

5¢ Pedestrians

10¢ Peddlers, Horseman

25¢ 1 Horse Buggy

50¢ 2 Horse Buggy

75¢ 4 Horse Buggy

Camelback type

High Truss Bridge

1- 228’ Swing Span

2- 200’ Fixed Spans

1- 265’ Approach

Built by

Milwaukee

Bridge Works

Cost: $55,000 (1885)

The corner stone of the 1st bridge across the Alabama River ...