The rail bridge that still stands just off of Backlick Road near Fort Belvoir was once part of the war effort as the United States prepared for World War I. The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FBMRR) was constructed in 1918 to transport troops and supplies to Camp AA Humphreys. It was also designed to mobilize and train engineers on skills required to support the war effort in France. Facility 2298 (also called Bridge No. 4) belonged to the 4.51-mile FBMRR system, and was one of six wooden trestles that supported…
