Black River Bridge

The Black River Bridge extends across the Black River with steel trusses and a central pivot mechanism that allows horizontal rotation for water traffic.

The bridge, constructed in 1934 during infrastructure development projects, represents engineering advancements and transportation improvements in Arkansas during the Great Depression era.

The structure stands as a testament to American engineering ingenuity, demonstrating how communities adapted infrastructure to meet both land and water transportation needs.

Local authorities maintain the bridge's rotating mechanism to ensure continuous passage for vehicles above and vessels below the Black River crossing point.

The bridge retains its original mechanical swing system from 1934, allowing the central span to rotate 90 degrees for river navigation.

Location: Pocahontas

Inception: 1934

GPS coordinates: 36.25440,-90.97080

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:29