Cordell Hull Bridge, a continuous three-span Parker truss over the Cumberland River, was named in honor of Cordell Hull, the 47th U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel laureate. Hull's influence diverted New Deal funds toward the $199,083 cost of construction, which began in December 1934. The bridge opened to traffic on May 14, 1936. After closing in 2007 for a $9.5 million renovation, it reopened on July 2, 2014.