Beaver Bridge

Beaver Bridge is a metal suspension bridge spanning the White River at Table Rock Lake with a wooden deck measuring about 11 feet in width. The structure extends roughly 554 feet and still carries traffic on Arkansas Highway 187.

The structure was built in 1949 by Pioneer Construction Company under foreman M.R. Blair. It was later elevated to accommodate construction of the Table Rock Dam.

The bridge became known through its appearance in the 2005 film Elizabethtown and still displays post-war design features. Visitors can see how the structure has become part of local identity.

The bridge carries vehicles within a weight limit of 10 tons and handles roughly 650 vehicles each day. Crossing is possible on foot and by car as long as weight restrictions are followed.

This structure is the last functioning suspension bridge in Arkansas still used for road traffic. This distinction makes it a rare survivor from the era of suspension bridge construction in the region.

Location: Beaver

GPS coordinates: 36.47083,-93.76833

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28