Did they just renovate it or is there still plans to change it?
I recently purchased an old photo album of postcard size photos of construction of the mulberry river bridge Franklin co.Arkansas. They have white lettering on front with info like a rppc just no postage or ink on reverse. If anyone is interested in purchasing email me. They have interesting equipment and crews at work. Some pages are written with markings for example " M-3 B-15" thanks.
Hopefully Robert, you will once again use your magic and get this bridge saved. I see no reason why this bridge can't be saved as a walking/fishing bridge and a brand new bridge constructed on the downstream side. Bridge could easily be restored and have traffic lights installed at both ends to allow the large trucks to cross easily. Truckers use this highway as a short-cut and should be using I-540 to the west. Or better yet, have this highway closed to all truck traffic and use it only as a scenic highway. Locals really want this bridge saved as well as several Arkansas bridgehunters.
AHTD has a project to replace the bridge, but it is very early in the process. One of the first things we will do is send out marketing letters to the County Judge, any nearby cities, federal agencies with land in the area and the local historic society just to name a few. We always do this to determine if one of the groups is interested in assuming ownership of the bridge in place or in a new location. We are at least a few months away from sending out these letters. This is part of the Section 106 process that we will go through before a new bridge can be built. I will try to keep this group up with where we are and what is happening during the process. I will be happy to answer any questions about our process.
Bob Scoggin
Are federal funds involved with the replacement? Is any federal agency involved? If yes to either, has a Section 106 Review to consider alternatives to demolition been conducted as required by law?
This bridge is about to be torn down and replaced. The new bridge will wipe out the Turner Bend Campground. Can someone who knows what they're doing contact someone and get them to stop?
Has there been any news on replacement? I was just there and the bridge is still (thankfully) in place. This photo was taken on 10/10/2021.