Many years ago the waters of Cadron Creek served as a mode of transportation to move logs, cotton, mealed corn and other products to distant markets. Today Cadron Creek is considered an impediment to transportation and many bridges have been constructed to span its water and connect highways meeting at its shores. Bridge building is a profession in itself, and some of the great bridges in the world are justly regarded as among the highest achievements of mechanical science and skill. Whereas many of the early bridges spanning Cadron Creek were simple structures, todays bridges of reinforced concrete are capable of bearing heavy loads and withstanding severe floods. So as to appreciate the changes in bridge construction that have occurred over time--and the loss of our heritage--we offer the following information on the bridges of Cadron Creek:

THE HIGHWAY 65 BRIDGE

Located three miles north of Greenbrier, Arkansas the Highway 65 bridge is one of the most important bridges crossing the North Fork of Cadron Creek. The bridge was constructed at Style Ford an important crossing for pioneers heading to Pinnacle Springs and the northern part of the state. This bridge served its purpose well for many years and withstood several floods, but was torn down following construction of a new four-lane bridge just south of this site. Nothing is left today of this once graceful bridge.

The new bridge is a reinforced concrete structure that bears the weight of four lanes of traffic . The bridge echos the roar of large 18-wheel diesels and motor homes heading to the Ozarks and parts beyond--moving so fast as to not even notice that a lovely stream lies below. The Dippert Game and Fish Access Site is found just below the bridge and can be reached using the approach to old bridge on the north bank. The bridge shades the parking lot. Cadron Creek Outfitters offers shuttles to and from this access site and also helps maintain the grounds.

THE SPRINGFIELD BRIDGE

An adventure awaits....

CADRON CREEK OUTFITTERS 54 Cargile Lane Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058 (501) 679-5050 www.cadroncreekoutfitters.com