South Fork Bridge, Historic bridge in Fountain Lake, Arkansas.
South Fork Bridge is a historic concrete structure that spans a river with two connected arches. The total span measures around 57 feet with a roadway width of 16 feet for vehicle passage.
It was built in 1928 following severe river flooding in 1927 that damaged roads across the region. A county engineering team reconstructed the crossing and created this durable bridge structure.
This bridge represents how engineers in the early 1900s designed river crossings with concrete construction methods. Visitors can observe how practical engineering needs shaped the architectural style of that era.
The historic structure sits beside a modern bridge that now handles traffic, making it easy to view from nearby. You can approach it directly from the newer roadway without crossing busy traffic.
It earned recognition in 1990 as a historic site and forms part of a larger collection of important bridges from this region. This official designation acknowledges its value as an example of early concrete construction.
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