Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Shady Lake Bridge #2

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East Saline Creek northeast view

Twin span, single lane, stone clad, corregated semi-circular steel arch liner.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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East approach

Asphalt surfaced roadway. Leads to campground loops at Shady Lake Rec Area

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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Northeast oblique view

Note the railing separation line. Railing may have been a post construction modification

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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West approach

Leaving the campground area towards junction with Forest Service Rd. 38

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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Guardrail detail

Semi-butressed may have been from another era.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

Overview: Stone arch bridge over East Saline Creek on Forest Service Campground Road
Location: Polk County, Arkansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: This is a two span single lane stone clad bridge. There is a single span of identical design nearby. CCC built several recreation areas in the vicinity ca. 1937 ~40
Builder: - Civilian Conservation Corps
Design: Stone arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 40 ft.
Total length: 80 ft.
Deck width: 15 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: CCC bridges at Shady Lake
Elevation: 1200 ft. above sea level
USGS topographic map: Umpire Ouadrange with Nichols Mountain
Inventory number: BH 36438 (Bridgehunter.com ID)