The Wabash Bridge carries one railroad track across the Mississippi River between Hannibal, Missouri, and Pike County, Illinois.

Built by the Wabash Railroad, the bridge is today owned by the Norfolk Southern Railway.

On May 3, 1982, the towboat Northern King lost power in one engine while pushing 12 grain-filled barges in heavy currents.

Three barges broke loose and drifted downstream, missing Mark Twain Memorial Bridge.

The bridge, then owned by Norfolk and Western Railway, predecessor of the current owner, was repaired.