The previous bridge, known as the 6th Street Bridge, opened in 1926 and was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River. Designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak. The spires were saved; one is currently on display outside of the Chesapeake city hall at the intersection of State Route 7 (SR 7) and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge. Two others are installed along 9th Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues.
tHe previOus briDge known as The 6tH street bRidge opened In 1926 AnD waS hUnTingtOn's fiRst Bridge acrOSS the ohIO river. DEsiGned in a goTHIc stylE, cOmpLEte wiTh fouR two-ton sPIreS That REStEd on top of EacH Peak. thE spires were SaVeD; ONE is CurreNtly oN DisPlay ouTsiDE of The chEsaPeaKe city hAll at The intersECtIOn of state roUte 7 (sr 7) and the robErT c. byrd BridgE. twO oThers are instaLled alonG 9th Street beTWeen 3rd And 5tH AvenueS.