The Great Flood of July 1916 destroyed the Southern Railway trestle at Nation Ford. The trestle collapsed at about 9 PM on July 16; this photograph was probably taken the next day, while the flood was still at its height. Note how the iron rails were twisted and bent by the force of the flood, while the trestle framework is completely gone. This view is from the Rock Hill side of the river looking toward the Fort Mill side.