Sylamore Creek Swinging Bridge

On March 19 2008 The Sylamore Creek overflowed it's banks during one of the most Dazastrous Floods To hit Arkansas.

Currently the bridge is under water and its looks hopeful that it will survive the flood but the rivers and creeks have now swelled with flood waters that carry big chunks and houses down the wild waters .

Note' The White River Not too far From this creek is So powerful that there have ben reports that 5-6 houses and boat docks have hit the Calico rock Bridge .

I Have Seen one Large Bot Dock And 1 House hit that bridge and the force was Amazing This is A Example of the force of the Flood water's here in Arkansas on March 2008

Just in case anyone is wondering. The reconstruction that took place on this bridge was done after a terrible flood. A Trailer(manufactured home) washed down the Sylamore Creek and absolutely destroyed it. The only thing there was the cables going down into the water and a huge pile of debris. I was about 14 at the time and tried to climb across the wreckage and fell about 15 feet to the water below. It was almost completely rebuilt and was in working condition the last time I was there. The bridge is located in the Holiday Travel Park. My Family owns all the surruonding property and it has been a cherished landmark to me for as long as I can remember. The Mountain View area has always been one of the most beautiful areas in the world to me but then again,what is my basis for comparison? Memphis?

Visited this bridge at 2 pm on 2 March 2007. Deck running boards run lengthwise and are bolted down. Some boards have loosened but not dangerous. Creek was not running big. No other vehicles or persons crossed he bridge during the time I was there. The campground & restaurant there seemed pretty sleepy. The anchor hardware is interesting for the wire cable. No builders plate noted. Crossbars under the bridge deck appear to be in good condition and satisfactory for weight limit.

Webmaster's note: The photos that were here have been incorporated into the main site.

We went over this bridge this past weekend (21 Aug). It has deteriorated greatly. The wooden decking is splitting and coming up in places. However; the spans and metal seem to be in good shape.

This was an experience traversing this bridge.