Gallery: Big Dam Bridge (Pulaski County Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge – Murray Lock and Dam)
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For more information on the bridge, see, our Big Dam Bridge page.
Opened in 2006, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge built over Murray Lock and Dam between Murray Park in Little Rock and Cook’s Landing Park in North Little Rock is a major addition to the Arkansas River Trail, connecting several miles of hiking and biking trails on both sides of the river.
The project’s official name is Pulaski County Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge – Murray Lock and Dam—however, it is known as the Big Dam Bridge and is the world’s longest bridge specifically constructed as a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. At 4,226 feet (1288 m.) in length, the bridge rises to 65 feet over the surface of the Arkansas River and 30 feet over the dam. The span over the river is 3463 feet (1055 m.), with the ramps on either side of the river accounting for the rest of the length.
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Is this mainly a recreational bridge or do people use it mainly to get to important things like work, shopping or appointments from one side to the other? There doesn’t seem to be much at the other end, so I suspect it’s just one of those “boardwalk in a scenic area” things??? But I hope not.
It’s a recreational bridge. It was built as part of the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County Trail System. Another pedestrian bridge — a converted railroad bridge between the city centers — connects the trail systems several miles downstream of this one. A third pedestrian and bicycle crossing point is planned for an old railroad bridge. This one will be located at the Clinton Presidential Library.
Sheesh – no need to curse in your post titles, Mike! Nyuck nyuck!
It’s a perfect title for catching attention…. and that’s what it’s really called.
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