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Cry Baby Hollow Bridge

Hartselle area, Alabama, United States

Road or bridge · local-legend

The Story

Cry Baby Hollow follows a familiar bridge-story pattern, but local versions disagree about the supposed loss behind it. A child dies in an accident, a flood, or an act of violence, and travelers later hear crying near the crossing. Some drivers also describe their vehicles shaking. The consistent element is the sound attributed to a child at the bridge.

The Hauntings

Cry Baby Hollow follows a familiar bridge-story pattern, but local versions disagree about the supposed loss behind it. A child dies in an accident, a flood, or an act of violence, and travelers later hear crying near the crossing. Some drivers also describe their vehicles shaking. The consistent element is the sound attributed to a child at the bridge.

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Plan Your Visit

Exact crossing and current access unresolved; do not park on the bridge or railroad tracks, and do not test vehicle rituals. Current access is unconfirmed.

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