Yancopin Bridge, Railway and footbridge in Desha County, Arkansas.
Yancopin Bridge is a railway and footbridge across the Arkansas River in Desha County, Arkansas. The structure features two movable spans designed to allow river traffic to pass underneath.
The structure was built in 1903 by the Memphis, Helena & Louisiana Railway and proved essential during the 1927 Arkansas River flooding. Its movable spans were designed to adapt to changes in the river channel over time.
The bridge marks an important point in the region's transport history and now serves as a walking route for outdoor activities. Visitors can experience how a former railway crossing has become part of the local recreation network.
The structure is now part of the Delta Heritage Trail and maintained by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Visitors can explore the area on foot with well-maintained pathways and open access throughout the site.
The structure combines a lift span with a swing span, a rare engineering solution that adapted to the river's changing conditions. This dual mechanism allowed it to handle both rail transport and river traffic simultaneously.
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