Cuttagee Bridge

Item details


Name of item:	Cuttagee Bridge
Other name/s:	Not known
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Transport - Land
Category:	Road Bridge
Primary address:	Tathra-Bermagui Road, Cuttagee, NSW 2546
Local govt. area:	Bega Valley

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
Tathra-Bermagui Road	Cuttagee	Bega Valley			Primary Address

Statement of significance:


	The bridge has historic significance for its association with development of the region in the post depression period of 1935. It has some technical interest for its use of traditional timber bridge construction, and it has high aesthetic value for its timber character. These aesthetic values are held by many members of the local community who have expressed concern at the potential demolition of the timbre bridges between Bermagui and Tanja. This and the other timber bridges contribute to the very high aesthetic values of the "Scenic Route" between Bermagui and Tathra and are considered to be components of the cultural landscape. ANALYSIS On Tourist Drive 9, the bridge is close to the sea and has a highly evocative character. It therefore has high aesthetic and social value. Notwithstanding the modifications to the structural support, the overall integrity is good, especially above the deck. DEGREE OF SIGNIFICANCE Very high
	Date significance updated: 21 Feb 13
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Description


Designer/Maker:	Unknown
Builder/Maker:	Not known
Construction years:	0-1935
Physical description:	A single lane bridge supported by multiple piers. Approximately one third of the bridge deck (north end) is now supported by steel girders that in turn rest on concrete piers and a concrete abutment. The southern end of the bridge continues to be supported by timber piers and girders. The road surface is of running decking on top of cross decking, with timber posts and rails to the side.
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	Generally good
	Date condition updated:12 Dec 13
Modifications and dates:	The substructure of the northern end now has concrete posts and steel beams, although the timber decking remains in 2013.
Further information:	The upper surface may need to be strengthened with the addition of Plywood sheeting.


Current use:	Bridge
Former use:	Bridge

History


Historical notes:	Local papers of the day announced that the opening of the Cuttagee Bridge would be celebrated at Murrah hall on 19 July 1935.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Transport-Activities associated with the moving of people and goods from one place to another, and systems for the provision of such movements	None-

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Statutory Instrument	List on a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)	21 Feb 13

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Local Environmental Plan	Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013	I655	02 Aug 13	408	100

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Timber Bridges, Bega Valley Shire	2009		Pip Giovanelli		No

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Local Government
Database number:	1100655

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