Other Ft. Smith/Van Buren Bridges

Mike Condren Collection

Ft. Smith Light and Traction viaduct over the St. Louis & Iron Mountain mainline in Van Buren

H. E. Huber Collection

This bridge was isolated in the May 1943 flood of the Arkansas River system. It is now located on the Marble City, OK branch to the limestone mine.

Mike Condren Photo

MP bridge over Lee Creek between Van Buren, AR and Greenwood Jct., OK

Contributed by H. E. Huber

The Army built a pontoon bridge across the Arkansas River during the May 1943 flood.

Contributed by H. E. Huber

The US271 Poteau River bridge during the May 1943 flood. Note the high water line on the right girder of the thru truss bridge.

Contributed by John Dill

This bridge is located on the Greenwood Branch just north of the US 71 crossing in Greenwood.

Larger Image of photo Contributed by John Dill

Contributed by H.E.Huber

South "E" Street bridge over the Poteau River Bridge

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