Caddo Lake Drawbridge, Vertical-lift bridge at Mooringsport, Louisiana.
The Caddo Lake Drawbridge spans across the water with a central section that lifts vertically to allow passage of tall vessels underneath.
Built in 1914 by the Midland Bridge Company, this structure replaced a ferry system and served as a critical transportation link for early motor vehicles.
During World War II preparations in 1941, Generals Eisenhower and Patton conducted military exercises involving the strategic capture of this bridge.
The bridge transformed into a pedestrian walkway in 1995, offering visitors a vantage point to observe the surrounding Louisiana waterways.
The structure stands as the final remaining vertical-lift bridge designed by engineer John Alexander Low Waddell in the state of Louisiana.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 32.69616,-93.95798
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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