This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1909: Swinging

Carthage and Carterville, Missouri, USA - Center Creek
Bridgemeister ID:358 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1909
Name:Swinging
Location:Carthage and Carterville, Missouri, USA
Crossing:Center Creek
At or Near Feature:Lakeside Park
Coordinates:37.164889 N 94.414694 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Coordinates reflect approximate location of the bridge within the grounds of the former Lakeside amusement park. The entire location of this park has been reclaimed by forest. The suspension bridge was likely bit east/southeast of the coordinates.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Find bridges within of this bridge's location (37.164889 N 94.414694 W)

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

Mail | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Bluesky