Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Tumbling Shoals Bridge

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Historic postcard

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Overview

Historic black-and-white photos provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department

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Approach

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New tower

This photo from 1963 shows that one of the towers had been replaced and that the bridge was only open to pedestrian traffic

Overview: Lost swinging bridge over Little Red River between Heber Springs and Tumbling Shoals
Location: Cleburne County, Arkansas
Status: Removed
History: Built 1912 by contractor Harry Churchill. Probably lost when Greers Ferry Lake was constructed 1962-65.
Builder: - Harry Churchill (Contractor)
Design: Wire suspension
Dimensions: Total length: 440.0 ft.
USGS topographic map: Brownsville
Inventory number: BH 10283 (Bridgehunter.com ID)