Beaver Bridge

My wife and I again visited and photographed this bridge on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Bridge still closed but appears to be in quite good condition after all the flooding. Walked across the bridge and found it sound, but most likely will have to have a new deck put in. Water still too high to perform inspections by engineers underneath. Closing of bridge has killed economy of Beaver, Arkansas. Historic Beaver store closed and "For Sale". Fun just to get to walk across this historic bridge. We hope and pray it gets saved!

The Beaver bridge is still closed as of July 5. Water levels still too high, and the support structure at either end of the bridge is still under water. People were walking across it, though. The deck appeared to be in good shape, and all the visible support cables were intact and in good shape.

The Beaver Bridge remains closed. The water level is still too high to perform inspections. See: http://www.carrollconews.com/story/1406742.html

Anyone know if the Beaver Bridge is still closed and if there was damage from the flooding that would prevent its reopening when the water level falls? It is our favorite route to Eureka Springs from our home near Garfield on Beaver Lake. I am attaching one of my favorite views of the bridge from happer times.

Here is another link. It looks like the river is still rising. These photos were taken on 4-15-08. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563071564FZtofu I have several inquiries out about getting permission to re-post some of these photos to Historic Bridges. So far no response , just have to make do with the links until then.

Here is a link to a page with a photo of the current flood stage at the Beaver Bridge. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchentable/msg0416040824885.html?9 This does not look pretty folks.

The Beaver Bridge is currently under water due to massive flooding in the area. AHTD is saying the bridge is most likely damaged and might not be able to be saved.

We crossed this bridge twice on our most recent vacation at Holiday Island, AR. It's beautiful -- my wife's aunt and uncle had a picture taken of themselves and the bridge for their Christmas card a few years ago.

So far, I guess Tyson hasn't convinced the state to tear the old girl down. They ought to just use the roads that are there or improve U.S. 62 if they need a better road. That's my stand.

I loved this bridge it was a marvelous part of the town. I was devasted when I heard the town might tear it down. It should be reconized as a national landmark it is lovely. The surronding enivorment is alway breathe taking

During a recent family vacation my family & I had the wonderful pleasure of crossing the Beaver Bridge. It happened upon chance that we found this treasure. Through our navigation system we requested the "back roads", little did we know what a beautiful & rare attraction we would find. It disturbs me to read that the bridge is being looked at by Tyson industries as a route to deliver goods. Let me just say. Leave it alone! We have enough interstates & freeways for you. What America doesn't have is enough hidden treasures! Thank you.

The relocation of Hwy 187 over “the long route to nowhere” is all about development and a truck route. The politicians should reconsider and invest for tourism and a Scenic Byway. Hwy 187 between Hwy 62 and Hwy 23 should be saved as much as possible for future generations to appreciate. The Highway Department is planning to destroy all the beauty for a truck route. HELP!

I love love love this bridge. It takes you back to a majical time and is situated in Beaver Ark. (one of the loveliest places on the planet.) It is featured in the new movie Elizebethtown, and should be cherished by all as a national landmark. Unfortunately the bridge is in danger of being torn down, due to special intrest group politics and tyson foods, wanting an easier way for trucking to go through this area. I sincerely hope this does not happen as a beautiful treasure will be lost forever, because of corporate profits.