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Bridge over Hughes Creek
Old Hume Highway,, AVENEL VIC 3664 - Property No B1743
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The Hughes Creek Bridge was erected in 1859 by the Board of Land and Works, and replaced a timber bridge erected in 1874. The contractor was Hugh Dalrymple. It is constructed in rusitcated sandstone and comprises six segmental arches supported on piers. The restrictive width of the Bridge resulted in the consturction of a new bridge over Hughes' Creek in 1970.
This is a fine example of nineteenth century bridge design. It is superbly constructed and stands as a monument to the
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B1743
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