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.
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It is a county bridge that is being replaced by a modern bridge.
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The following are proceeding north to south:
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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.
The old bridge will remain as a pedestrian bridge
If you like that bridge, you should check out the bridge between Wanette and Byars (Pottawatomie and McClain Co.) if you haven't already.
Quote from: Road Hog on October 10, 2016, 11:41:38 PM
The old bridge will remain as a pedestrian bridge
Happy to hear that!
Did it used to also have a railroad?
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.
Quote from: Bobby5280 on October 12, 2016, 12:24:29 AM
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.