Carpenters Bluff Bridge

[rte66man]

I had the rare chance to drive from OKC to Dallas solo, which meant MANY side trips to see road-related things.  One on my bucket list is the Carpenter's Bluff bridge across the Red River near Hendrix, OK. 



It is a county bridge that is being replaced by a modern bridge.



The following are proceeding north to south:









DSC_0037 by rte66man, on Flickr

I do not know what the plans are for the existing bridge.  I would hope they barricade it but leave enough room for bikes and pedestrians.

[Road Hog]

The old bridge will remain as a pedestrian bridge

[Scott5114]

If you like that bridge, you should check out the bridge between Wanette and Byars (Pottawatomie and McClain Co.) if you haven't already.

[US 81]

The old bridge will remain as a pedestrian bridge

Happy to hear that!

[compdude787]

Did it used to also have a railroad?

[Bobby5280]

That bridge sure looks like it was originally built to hold a railroad track and trains. I can't imagine a bridge like that being built purposefully for cars yet only be wide enough for one single lane.

[rte66man]

That bridge sure looks like it was originally built to hold a railroad track and trains. I can't imagine a bridge like that being built purposefully for cars yet only be wide enough for one single lane.

Go and reread the original post.