Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Shady Lake Stone Bridge #1

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East View - South Fork Saline River

Corregated semi-circular steel liner. Stone Clad. Note: railing line may have been from another era. Bridge is eligible for Historic Register.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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North approach

Forest Service Rd #38 (gravel)Both approaches are on sharp curves. Speed limit 12 mph. No weight limits posted.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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North east oblique view

Semi-butressed guardrails. This side of bridge has little vegetation growth in the river channel compared to the other side.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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North west Oblique view

Diagonal hazard signs are posted at the ends of each railing. Bridge has be struck on these railings, and this view shows some rebar exposed.

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

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North east view

Although stone appears to be from same era and location, the dividing line suggest that these railings were possible added later

Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008

Overview: Stone arch bridge over South Fork Saline River on Forest Service Rd. #38
Location: Polk County, Arkansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built ca. 1937 by CCC along with a dam, care takers house & pavilion. A two span sister bridge is nearly. Stone guardrails may have been added later or were a replacement.
Builder: - Civilian Conservation Corps
Design: Stone arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 40 ft.
Total length: 40 ft.
Deck width: 15 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: CCC bridge at Shady Lake Rec. Area
Elevation: 1200 ft. above sea level
Inventory number: BH 36437 (Bridgehunter.com ID)