Landmark
Carl Perkins Bridge
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The Carl Perkins Bridge carries U.S. Route 23 across the Ohio River, linking Portsmouth, Ohio, to Fullerton, Kentucky. Completed in 1987, it replaced an earlier span and is named for Carl D. Perkins, a Kentucky governor and U.S. Congressman. The bridge's steel arch design offers drivers sweeping views of the river and the Portsmouth skyline. Pedestrians can walk across on a narrow sidewalk, though traffic is heavy. It's a vital transportation link and a prominent feature of the local landscape.
Don't miss
- Drive or walk across for panoramic views of the Ohio River
- Photograph the steel arch structure against the river backdrop
- Note the bridge's namesake: Kentucky governor Carl Perkins
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Carl Perkins Bridge
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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