SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — After decades of deterioration and years of determination, the historic Old River Bridge officially reopened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting—bringing new life to one of Arkansas’s oldest and most storied structures.
Community leaders, contractors, elected officials and residents gathered at the banks of the Saline River to celebrate the long-awaited milestone.
Built in 1889 and originally opened on July 15, 1891, the bridge served as a critical connector for travelers…