Beaver Bridge There S A Little Golden Gate In Arkansas

You already know that there’s a Grand Canyon of Arkansas, but did you know we have a Little Golden Gate Bridge too? Crossing the White River where it meets with Table Rock Lake on Highway 187 to the town of Beaver, you’re going to find a gorgeous old suspension bridge. In fact, it’s the last bridge of its kind in the Natural State. There’s nothing quite like the Little Golden Gate of Arkansas. It’s a man made wonder crossing a natural wonder, and you’ll definitely want to check it out.

You can find directions to the bridge here.

It’s not hard to see why they call it the Little Golden Gate Bridge of Arkansas.

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The bridge spans 554 feet, but is only eleven feet wide.

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You can drive across it, but be aware that this Golden Gate is decidedly a one lane bridge.

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The bridge was built in 1949 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Little Golden Gate is also called the Beaver Bridge, because it leads you to the charming tiny town of Beaver. The town of Beaver also refers to the Little Golden Gate Bridge the “Bridge to Nostalgia” because their town is such a nostalgic little place. Population: 101. Charm: immeasurable.

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It’s the only suspension bridge of its kind still open to traffic in the Natural State.

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It is estimated that the Little Golden Gate sees traffic of about 650 vehicles per day.

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It’s a little out of the way, but the Little Golden Gate Bridge is a hidden treasure you’ll want to see for yourself.

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For more hidden gems in Arkansas, click here. You should also check out these Arkansas bridges and these dams.