Belcher in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Horseshoe Bayou Bridge On LA. 530

Historic Site

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

1. Horseshoe Bayou Bridge On LA. 530 Marker

Inscription. Built in 1915, the one lane bridge is one of the earliest examples in Louisiana of an all-concrete structure. Unique characteristics give it a coherent, monolithic appearance. The reinforced concrete superstructure consists of a concrete deck on two concrete girders per span. It appears to have been built without joints The bridge was closed in 2002 after 87 years of service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 32° 45.171′ N, 93° 50.136′ W. Marker is in Belcher, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is on Caddo Street west of Line Street, on the right when traveling west. Located at the end of Caddo Road. Bridge has been blocked off creating a dead end road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belcher LA 71004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Minnie Clyde Dixon Connell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First State Bank of Belcher (about 700 feet away); Ruben T. Glassell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belcher Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belcher Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Belcher Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belcher High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louisiana Maneuvers Led by General Patton (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belcher.

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

2. Horseshoe Bayou Bridge On LA. 530 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.